Haiti World Cup 2026: Squad, Fixtures & Group Guide

Haiti at the World Cup 2026: complete fan guide

Haiti World Cup 2026. Yeah, it sounds crazy, doesn't it? We're off to the world's premier tournament with Haiti making their first World Cup appearance since 1974. Following an incredibly difficult decade in a country that's seen nothing but despair in that time, football for Haiti provides some solace, and qualification is massive. The jubilation on the streets of Port-au-Prince when they confirmed qualification was simply palpable.

The strength here is the mixture of diaspora players coming from France and the USA and the country-based talent which has battle through very tough conditions. That blend gives Haiti a very distinct and tough footballing identity that would be a good bet in Group C.

Haiti World Cup 2026: group, fixtures, and route to the knockouts

Haiti are in what really is a 'group of death', in Group C. In Brazil and Morocco, they face two of the most technically gifted nations on Earth at the moment. Their other opponent is Scotland, and that match will be where Haiti's chances of getting points are best.

Here are all the games Haiti have in group stage:

Fixture	Date	Venue	Kickoff (UTC)	Kickoff (ET)
Haiti vs Scotland	June 14, 2026	To be confirmed	01:00 UTC	21:00 ET (June 13)
Brazil vs Haiti	June 20, 2026	To be confirmed	00:30 UTC	20:30 ET (June 19)
Morocco vs Haiti	June 24, 2026	To be confirmed	22:00 UTC	18:00 ET

Exact stadium for all three games to be determined later - watch this space for official FIFA match information as the competition develops.

The squad: coach and key players

It's not quite set in stone as yet what the final boss's name will be. Each association needs to present a complete staff long before group stages get underway, according to the FIFA tournament laws and that will be forthcoming.

Right here comes where it begins fascinating, the staff members itself isn't bad anyway as well as truly, there are a few legitimate gamers to maintain a watch on in the Haiti World Cup 2026 World Cup arrangement:

• (Central Midfield, DOB 1998) Quite simply the most technically adept player this Haiti squad boasts. The central areas are a genuine platform for creativity given control over tempo.
• Wilson Isidor (centre-forward) - Young forward born in 2000 adds pace and finishing to the attacking options. He is one of a few younger attackers that would certainly test this division.
• 104@FCenter Back - Born 1997 The most senior defender who has experience of the French game to marshal the defense.
• 3 Centre Back: 1999: Provides defensive back-up in the middle of defence, bringing a physicality that will be key when facing top-level forwards.
• Duckens Nazon - Attacker - (Born 1994). One of the more senior players in attack has been a regular in this national side for more than 2 qualifying campaigns.
• (Goalkeeper, b 1988) - An experienced pair in goal, with a ton of international exposure likely to be useful on the big occasions.

Tactical identity

Haiti usually play a tight defensive shape - they will get compact and look to counterattack their opponents, rather than press the ball high and dictate play. the player profile looks like it would suit a 4-3-3 formation or potentially a 4-5-1 when facing a strong opponent, and they will have outlets on the wings to switch from defence to attack at speed.

You have both a bit more technically gifted and offensive central midfield players, such as Bellegarde, available as well as defensive alternatives so it is likely the management see that balance of defensive solidarity and more exciting flair in attack. These characteristics may be critical against Brazil and Morocco but you might anticipate them going at Scotland more freely.

How Haiti has fared at past World Cups

Haiti had only played in the World Cup once before: the 1974 edition held in West Germany. They were drawn in group D, with Italy, Argentina, and Poland. Believe it or not they even scored the first goal against Italy prior to going down 3-1 and crashing out in the group stages without further progress. Many older supporters still talk about the day with real reverence and the sight of Emmanuel Sanon's lob momentarily stifling Italian joy.

But it wasn't for many years that they qualified again. So the Haiti World Cup 2026 effort is a huge issue. It will be the first time that Haiti has played at a World Cup for over 50 years, and a tremendous story of the journey to such an achievement for the Caribbean nation, given its immense challenges off the pitch. The local Haitian diaspora in Miami and New York are sure to turn out in force.

Where to watch Haiti matches

When trying to watch any World Cup 2026 game, the availability of broadcasters will heavily depend on which country you are in. In the official data of FIFA games that there will be rights holders, they change region to region as well as channel, to the accord of your rights holder in your territory.

For more in-depth country guides with broadcast details, consult the World Cup 2026 hub here on the site. As no country specific information could be found within the fact sheets data provided about Haiti, please ensure you check the rights holder for broadcast information on what to expect in the country itself, and we anticipate major broadcast partners to be announced nearer the World Cup begin of June 2026.

You may wish to check your home sports broadcaster's weekly schedule about 1-2 weeks before the match kicks off. There are some changes at times, especially for afternoon game times sometimes switching over to another channel for a few hours. Haiti's large diaspora community in the United States means many fans will be attending matches in person — the FIFA World Cup 26 Los Angeles™ official site has venue and ticketing information for fans planning to attend games on the West Coast.

Realistic expectations

Honestly? Simply navigating your way through Group C would feel like a triumph. You've got a favorite in Brazil and a nation in Morocco that went to the Qatar World Cup semifinals. The Scotland date on June 14 is arguably a "must win" for Haiti, and the best path forward. Secure three points, maybe steal one against either of the other two, and hope third place gets the job done in the larger 48-team World Cup. Play hard, play for your nation and leave absolutely everything on that field in the Scotland match. For fans based in the midwest looking to catch the action live, the FIFA World Cup 26™ Kansas City host city site offers useful information on matches and events taking place in that region.

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