Back on the world stage for the first time since 1974, Haiti arrives with history, pride, and belief
HAITI 🇭🇹
FIFA World Cup 2026 – Group C
The Big Picture
Haiti is back at the FIFA World Cup for the first time in more than half a century. Les Grenadiers return to the global stage after a remarkable qualification campaign that ended a 52-year wait.
For a nation with deep football tradition and one unforgettable World Cup story, 2026 represents a chance to create a new chapter.
Coach
Sébastien Migné was appointed Haiti head coach in March 2024 and guided the national team through its entire 2026 World Cup qualification campaign.
The French coach has worked across several international programs, including Oman, DR Congo, Congo, Togo, Kenya, Equatorial Guinea, and Cameroon. His experience helped Haiti turn ambition into a historic return to the World Cup.
Group C Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| June 13 | Haiti vs Scotland | Boston Stadium |
| June 19 | Brazil vs Haiti | Philadelphia Stadium |
| June 24 | Morocco vs Haiti | Atlanta Stadium |
Road to 2026
Haiti successfully navigated two demanding Concacaf qualification rounds. After finishing second behind Curaçao in the second round, Les Grenadiers entered a difficult final group featuring Costa Rica, Honduras, and Nicaragua.
Haiti responded with three wins, two draws, and only one defeat in six matches, finishing first in Group C and securing its first World Cup berth since 1974.
World Cup History
- Confederation: Concacaf
- World Cup appearances: 2
- Best result: Group Stage
- Last appearance: West Germany 1974 – Group Stage
- First appearance: West Germany 1974
- All-time World Cup record: 3 matches, 0 wins, 0 draws, 3 losses, 2 goals scored, 14 conceded
The First World Cup
Haiti made its World Cup debut in 1974 after winning the 1973 Concacaf Championship in Port-au-Prince.
Drawn into a brutally difficult group with Italy, Argentina, and Poland, Les Grenadiers lost all three matches but produced one of the tournament’s most memorable moments against Italy.
Legendary Player
Emmanuel “Manno” Sanon remains Haiti’s greatest World Cup figure. He scored both of Haiti’s goals at the 1974 tournament and became the first Haitian player to score at the World Cup.
His goal against Italy famously ended Dino Zoff’s long international shutout streak and remains one of the most iconic moments in Haitian football history.
Players to Watch
- Frantzdy Pierrot – Powerful striker who gives Haiti a physical presence up front.
- Danley Jean Jacques – Midfield engine with energy, ball-winning ability, and European experience.
- Johny Placide – Veteran goalkeeper and key voice in the dressing room.
Greatest World Cup Moment
Haiti’s most famous World Cup moment came against Italy in 1974. Emmanuel Sanon broke through the Italian defense and scored past legendary goalkeeper Dino Zoff, ending a 19-match streak without conceding.
Although Italy eventually won 3-1, Sanon’s goal became a symbol of Haitian pride and remains one of Concacaf’s classic World Cup memories.
2026 Expectations
After 52 years away, Haiti arrives with nothing to lose and everything to prove. Les Grenadiers are ready to write a new World Cup story.
HAITI
Goalkeepers
- #1 Johny Placide (SC Bastia, France)
- #12 Alexandre Pierre (Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC, United States)
- #23 Josué Duverger (Como, Italy)
Defenders
- #2 Carlens Arcus (Angers SCO, France)
- #3 Keeto Thermoncy (BSC Young Boys, Switzerland)
- #4 Ricardo Adé (LDU Quito, Ecuador)
- #5 Hannes Delcroix (FC Lugano, Switzerland)
- #13 Duke Lacroix (Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC, United States)
- #16 Lenny Joseph (Ferencváros, Hungary)
- #22 Jean-Kévin Duverne (KAA Gent, Belgium)
- #24 Wilguens Pauguain (Sūduva Marijampolė, Lithuania)
Midfielders
- #6 Carl Sainté (El Paso Locomotive FC, United States)
- #10 Jean-Ricner Bellegarde (Wolverhampton Wanderers, England)
- #14 Leverton Pierre (FC Vizela, Portugal)
- #17 Danley Jean Jacques (Philadelphia Union, United States)
- #25 Dominique Simon (FC Tatran Prešov, Slovakia)
- #26 Woodensky Pierre (Violette AC, Haiti)
Forwards
- #7 Derrick Etienne Jr. (Toronto FC, Canada)
- #9 Duckens Nazon (Esteghlal Tehran, Iran)
- #11 Louicius Don Deedson (FC Dallas, United States)
- #15 Ruben Providence (Almere City, Netherlands)
- #18 Wilson Isidor (Sunderland, England)
- #19 Yassin Fortune (FC Vizela, Portugal)
- #20 Frantzdy Pierrot (Çaykur Rizespor, Turkey)
- #21 Josue Casimir (AJ Auxerre, France)
Head Coach
- Sébastien Migné (France)
