Haiti World Cup 2026 team guide
Haiti has qualified for the World Cup for the first time in 52 years, marking a significant achievement for the nation. The team, led by coach Sébastien Migné, has shown resilience despite political instability and has played all qualifying matches away from home. With a strong squad and tactical organization, Haiti aims to make an impact in Group C against formidable opponents like Brazil and Scotland.
- ▪Haiti secured World Cup qualification by finishing second in Concacaf Group C and winning their third-round qualifying section.
- ▪The team has played every qualifying match away from home due to the country's political instability.
- ▪Coach Sébastien Migné has built a disciplined and modern team, focusing on tactical organization and rapid transitions.
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Fans took to the streets of Port-au-Prince in November when victory over Nicaragua secured World Cup qualification for Haiti for the first time in 52 years. Photograph: Mentor David Lorens/EPAThe manager Sébastien Migné has never set foot in the country, but there will be pride, passion and no little ability from the Caribbean nationBy Pierre Richard MidySat 30 May 2026 03.00 EDTLast modified on Sat 30 May 2026 03.05 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThis 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.
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