Haiti
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About
Haiti return to the World Cup for the first time since 1974, ending a 52-year absence that makes this the most remarkable qualifying story of 2026. Under French coach Sébastien Migné, Les Grenadiers have built a squad almost entirely from the diaspora — 25 of 26 players were raised abroad, primarily in France, Belgium, England, and North America. The headline addition is Sunderland striker Wilson Isidor, who switched allegiance from France in early 2026, while Wolverhampton midfielder Jean-Ricner Bellegarde brings Premier League quality. Veteran captain Johny Placide, at 38, provides experience and leadership between the posts. Drawn into Group C with Brazil, Morocco, and Scotland, Haiti face the tournament's toughest group on paper. They open against Scotland on June 14 at Gillette Stadium in Boston — the most winnable match in the group and arguably the defining game of their campaign. Brazil await on June 20 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, before the group finale against Morocco on June 24 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The Scotland match is critical: a result there would give Haiti a chance of finishing third and potentially advancing in the expanded format. Expected performance: Group stage exit, but with a fighting chance. Haiti's squad is young (average age 24) and features genuine quality in Isidor and Bellegarde. The emotional weight of ending a 52-year absence will fuel them, but the group's difficulty — Brazil (3rd) and Morocco (7th) — means even a point would be a historic achievement. A victory against Scotland would be transformative for Haitian football.
Group Stage Schedule
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the coach of Haiti at World Cup 2026?
Sébastien Migné is the head coach of Haiti at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The French manager, who has never actually visited Haiti due to domestic conflict, has built the squad primarily from diaspora players raised in Europe and North America.
What group is Haiti in at World Cup 2026?
Haiti is in Group C alongside Brazil, Morocco, and Scotland. Haiti are the lowest-ranked team in the group at 83rd in the FIFA rankings and face arguably the toughest group in the tournament.
When does Haiti play at World Cup 2026?
Haiti opens against Scotland on June 14 at Gillette Stadium in Boston. They face Brazil on June 20 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, and close the group stage against Morocco on June 24 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
When was Haiti's last World Cup?
Haiti's only previous World Cup appearance was in 1974 in West Germany. They were eliminated in the group stage after losses to Italy, Poland, and Argentina. The 2026 tournament ends a 52-year absence — the longest gap for any team at this World Cup.
Who is Wilson Isidor and why does he play for Haiti?
Wilson Isidor is a Sunderland striker who was born in France but has Haitian heritage. He switched his international allegiance from France to Haiti in early 2026, making his debut in the March warm-up window. He is one of Haiti's most dangerous attacking threats.