The Haiti national football team is officially heading back to the FIFA World Cup after more than five decades away from the global stage. Haiti national football team, famously known as Les Grenadiers, secured one of the most emotional qualification campaigns in CONCACAF history and will now prepare for their second-ever World Cup appearance.
Haiti last appeared at the World Cup in 1974, and the road back to football’s biggest tournament took an incredible 52 years. Under the leadership of head coach Sébastien Migné, the squad showed resilience, tactical discipline, and attacking quality throughout the qualification campaign. The absence of traditional regional powers like Mexico, Canada, and the United States from the qualifying process opened the door, but Haiti still had to deliver under pressure — and they did exactly that.
Now, Haiti enters the 2026 FIFA World Cup with confidence, belief, and a talented roster capable of competing on the international stage. The team has been placed in a challenging Group C alongside Brazil national football team, Morocco national football team, and Scotland national football team. Every match will be a major test, but Les Grenadiers are determined to make their mark.
The tournament opener against Scotland on June 13 in Foxborough could become one of the most important matches in Haitian football history. A positive result would give Haiti real momentum heading into difficult clashes against Brazil and Morocco later in the group stage.
Confirmed Haiti Final Squad for FIFA World Cup 2026
Coach: Sébastien Migné
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of Birth (Age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Johny Placide (C) | January 29, 1988 (38) | 79 | 0 | Bastia |
| 2 | GK | Alexandre Pierre | February 25, 2001 (25) | 14 | 0 | Sochaux |
| 3 | GK | Josué Duverger | April 27, 2000 (26) | 6 | 0 | Cosmos Koblenz |
| 4 | DF | Ricardo Adé | May 21, 1990 (36) | 57 | 2 | LDU Quito |
| 5 | DF | Carlens Arcus | June 28, 1996 (29) | 51 | 1 | Angers |
| 6 | DF | Martin Expérience | March 9, 1999 (27) | 19 | 0 | Nancy |
| 7 | DF | Jean-Kévin Duverne | July 12, 1997 (28) | 15 | 1 | Gent |
| 8 | DF | Duke Lacroix | October 14, 1993 (32) | 14 | 2 | Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC |
| 9 | DF | Wilguens Paugain | August 24, 2001 (24) | 6 | 0 | Zulte Waregem |
| 10 | DF | Hannes Delcroix | February 28, 1999 (27) | 5 | 0 | Lugano |
| 11 | DF | Keeto Thermoncy | March 29, 2006 (20) | 1 | 0 | Young Boys |
| 12 | MF | Leverton Pierre | March 9, 1998 (28) | 33 | 0 | Vizela |
| 13 | MF | Danley Jean Jacques | May 20, 2000 (26) | 28 | 6 | Philadelphia Union |
| 14 | MF | Carl Sainté | August 9, 2002 (23) | 25 | 0 | El Paso Locomotive FC |
| 15 | MF | Jean-Ricner Bellegarde | June 27, 1998 (27) | 8 | 0 | Wolverhampton Wanderers |
| 16 | MF | Woodensky Pierre | December 30, 2004 (21) | 1 | 0 | Violette |
| 17 | MF | Dominique Simon | July 29, 2000 (25) | 0 | 0 | Tatran Prešov |
| 18 | FW | Duckens Nazon | April 7, 1994 (32) | 76 | 44 | Esteghlal |
| 19 | FW | Frantzdy Pierrot | March 29, 1995 (31) | 49 | 33 | Çaykur Rizespor |
| 20 | FW | Derrick Etienne Jr. | November 25, 1996 (29) | 46 | 8 | Toronto FC |
| 21 | FW | Louicius Deedson | February 11, 2001 (25) | 30 | 10 | FC Dallas |
| 22 | FW | Ruben Providence | July 7, 2001 (24) | 13 | 2 | Almere City |
| 23 | FW | Josué Casimir | September 24, 2001 (24) | 5 | 0 | Auxerre |
| 24 | FW | Yassin Fortuné | January 30, 1999 (27) | 3 | 0 | Vizela |
| 25 | FW | Wilson Isidor | August 27, 2000 (25) | 2 | 1 | Sunderland |
| 26 | FW | Lenny Joseph | October 12, 2000 (25) | 0 | 0 | Ferencváros |
Haiti World Cup 2026 Squad Overview
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Republic of Haiti |
| Confederation | CONCACAF |
| Nickname | Les Grenadiers |
| Head Coach | Sébastien Migné |
| Captain | Johny Placide |
| FIFA Ranking | 83rd (April 2026) |
| World Cup Appearance | Second Appearance |
| First Appearance | 1974 |
| Kit Manufacturer | Saeta |
| Group | Group C |
Haiti Final 26-Player Squad for FIFA World Cup 2026
Goalkeepers
| Player | Club |
|---|---|
| Johny Placide | Bastia |
| Alexandre Pierre | Sochaux |
| Josué Duverger | FC Cosmos Koblenz |
Defenders
| Player | Club |
|---|---|
| Ricardo Adé | LDU Quito |
| Carlens Arcus | Angers |
| Martin Expérience | Nancy |
| Jean-Kévin Duverne | Gent |
| Duke Lacroix | Colorado Springs Switchbacks |
| Wilguens Paugain | Zulte Waregem |
| Hannes Delcroix | Lugano |
| Keeto Thermoncy | Young Boys |
Midfielders
| Player | Club |
|---|---|
| Leverton Pierre | Vizela |
| Daley Jean-Jacques | Philadelphia Union |
| Carl Sainté | El Paso Locomotive |
| Jean-Ricner Bellegarde | Wolverhampton |
| Woodensky Pierre | Violette |
| Dominique Simon | Tatran Presov |
Forwards
| Player | Club |
|---|---|
| Duckens Nazon | Esteghlal |
| Frantzdy Pierrot | Caykur Rizespor |
| Derrick Etienne Jr. | Toronto FC |
| Louicius Deedson | FC Dallas |
| Ruben Providence | Almere City |
| Josué Casimir | Auxerre |
| Yassin Fortuné | Vizela |
| Wilson Isidor | Sunderland |
| Lenny Joseph | Ferencváros |
Haiti’s squad combines experienced veterans with exciting young talents playing across Europe, North America, and Asia. Captain Johny Placide brings leadership and composure in goal, while attacking stars Duckens Nazon and Frantzdy Pierrot are expected to lead the scoring effort.
The midfield will play a key role in determining Haiti’s success, especially with Premier League midfielder Jean-Ricner Bellegarde providing creativity, energy, and technical quality against elite international opponents.
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Haiti Group Stage Schedule
| Match | Date | Venue | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haiti vs Scotland | June 13, 2026 | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | 9:00 PM |
| Haiti vs Brazil | June 18, 2026 | TBD | TBD |
| Haiti vs Morocco | June 24, 2026 | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | 6:00 PM |
For Haitian football fans around the world, the 2026 FIFA World Cup represents more than just a tournament appearance. It is a symbol of national pride, resilience, and a new generation ready to inspire history once again on football’s grandest stage.