Haiti at the 2026 World Cup

Haiti return to the World Cup for the first time since 1974 — a 52-year gap that makes this qualification one of the most emotional stories of the 2026 cycle. In a country that has endured devastating earthquakes, political instability and economic hardship, football is one of the few unifying forces. The Grenadiers qualified through CONCACAF after a dramatic playoff run.

Group C with Brazil, Morocco and Scotland is the toughest possible draw. Realistic expectations are survival: a competitive showing against Scotland, avoiding a heavy defeat to Brazil, and cherishing every minute of the experience. A single point or goal would be celebrated as a national achievement.

The Haitian squad is largely MLS and CONCACAF-based, with a few European-league players. Sébastien Migné deploys a defensive and counter-attacking — sit deep, stay organized, and hope to steal a goal on the break. Strengths: pace in wide areas, passionate crowd support, and the fearlessness of a team with nothing to lose. Weaknesses: the quality gap to Group C opponents is significant at every position, set-piece defending is vulnerable, and squad depth is the thinnest of any team in the tournament.