Haiti
CONCACAF • CONCACAF
Tournament Outlook
Group stage exit likely, but their fighting spirit could produce a memorable result echoing Sanon's shock goal against Italy in 1974.
Best World Cup Result: Group Stage (1974)
About Haiti
Les Grenadiers carry the spirit of the first Black republic into every match — a team forged by resilience, unity, and defiance against overwhelming odds. They are the only Caribbean nation to have qualified for the FIFA World Cup twice (1974 and 2026), ending a 52-year drought with a squad entirely based abroad.
Playing Style: Under coach Sébastien Migné, Haiti blend European tactical structure with Caribbean creativity. A disciplined system where the front four press aggressively, forcing turnovers that unlock quick counter-attacks.
Key Players
Jean-Ricner Bellegarde
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Woobens Pacius
Nashville SC
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- Extraordinary resilience — qualified despite playing all home games abroad
- Foreign-based squad with players across Europe and North America
- Strong team spirit forged through adversity
- Solid defensive organization
Weaknesses
- No home-field advantage preparation
- Coach has never visited Haiti due to security
- Limited World Cup experience (one prior appearance, 52 years ago)
- Tough group with Brazil, Morocco, and Scotland
World Cup Schedule
Fun Facts
- ⚽Coach Sébastien Migné qualified Haiti without ever setting foot in the country due to security concerns
- ⚽Emmanuel Sanon's 1974 World Cup goals were so revered that the Haitian Legislature voted a perpetual pension for his family
- ⚽Haiti was one of the earliest Caribbean nations to establish a football team (1904)
Team Info
- FIFA Code
- HAI
- Confederation
- CONCACAF
- World Cup Appearances
- 2
- Group
- Group C
Fan Culture
A passionately united diaspora-driven fanbase that turns every match into a cultural celebration with rhythmic chanting, drums, and unwavering pride.
Known as: Les Grenadiers
Famous Chants: