Haiti World Cup 2026 team guide

This article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network , a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 48 countries who qualified. theguardian.com is running previews from three countries each day in the run-up to the tournament kicking off on 11 June. The plan Haiti’s World Cup qualification is one of the most inspiring stories of a football generation. More than a sporting achievement, the Grenadiers’ success represents an extraordinary human triumph forged through adversity, sacrifice and resilience. At a time when the country continues to grapple with deep political instability and a relentless security crisis, the national team had to play every qualifying match away from home, deprived of the passion and energy of their supporters. Yet even in exile, they refused to break. Against all odds they carried the hopes of a nation and secured Haiti’s return to the biggest stage for the first time since the legendary squad of 1974. Quick Guide Haiti: Group C fixtures Show 13 June v Scotland, Boston (9pm local, 14 June 2am BST, 14 June 11am AEST) 19 June v Brazil, Philadelphia (8.30pm local, 20 June 1.30am BST, 20 June 10.30am AEST) 24 June v Morocco, Atlanta (6pm local, 11pm BST, 25 June 8am AEST) The French head coach, Sébastien Migné, has created a fierce and disciplined side built on intensity, tactical organisation and rapid transitions. They are able to defend with discipline before bursting forward in dangerous counterattacks. …