Haiti’s 2026 World Cup journey: From qualification to kickoff

Haiti’s national team makes its historic return to the FIFA World Cup in 2026—here’s everything to know about Les Grenadiers’ path, group stage, and what’s next.

Les Grenadiers got the best of Nicaragua 2-0 to seal their spot in the global tournament

Haiti has done the unthinkable. Despite the country’s multitude of challenges that have plagued the soccer sector, Haiti is a World Cup team.

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World Cup Draw Pots

Pot 1
Pot 2
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CanadaCroatiaPanamaJordan
MexicoMoroccoNorwayCape Verde
United StatesColombiaEgyptGhana
SpainUruguayAlgeriaCuraçao
ArgentinaSwitzerlandScotlandHaiti
FranceJapanParaguayNew Zealand
EnglandSenegalIvory CoastUEFA Playoff A
PortugalIranTunisiaUEFA Playoff B
BrazilSouth KoreaUzbekistanUEFA Playoff C
NetherlandsEcuadorQatarUEFA Playoff D
BelgiumAustriaSaudi ArabiaFIFA Playoff 1
GermanyAustraliaSouth AfricaFIFA Playoff 2

Striker Frantzdy Pierrot scored in the 44th minute as Haiti beat Costa Rica, moving within reach of its first World Cup appearance in more than 50 years

Nov. 14, 2025Dec. 05, 2025

Haiti suffered its first loss of the final qualifying round as Honduras tightened its grip on a World Cup berth.

Oct. 14, 2025Dec. 05, 2025

A win sets one foot in the World Cup for Les Grenadiers as they face Honduras in a decisive showdown away in San Pedro Sula

Oct. 12, 2025Dec. 05, 2025

Les Grenadiers earn first win in final qualifying round, climbing to the top of Group C

Oct. 10, 2025Dec. 05, 2025

After more than a year of persuasion, coach Sébastien Migné convinced winger Josué Casimir and center-back Hannes Delcroix to commit to Haiti

Oct. 03, 2025Dec. 05, 2025

Duke Lacroix registered the assist just five days after his backheel pass to Duckens Nazon in Haiti’s World Cup qualifier against Costa Rica

Sep. 15, 2025Dec. 05, 2025

FIFA Men’s World Cup Groups

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United States

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JP

Johny Placide

Goalkeeper – Captain

Haiti • France

JD

Josué Duverger

Goalkeeper

Haiti • Canada

Haiti

Haiti

GM

Garven Métusala

Centre-back

Haiti • Canada

DJ

Danley Jean Jacques

Central midfielder

Haiti

LP

Leverton Pierre

Midfielder

Haiti

JB

Jean-Ricner Bellegarde

Attacking midfielder

Haiti • France

Haiti • France

FP

Frantzdy Pierrot

Centre forward

Haiti

LD

Louicius Deedson

Right winger

Haiti • USA