Haiti's 2026 World Cup Squad: The Grenadiers Make History in Group C

Haiti's qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is one of the most emotionally charged stories in the entire tournament. The Grenadiers return to football's greatest stage for the first time since 1974 — a 52-year absence that ends in a group alongside Brazil, Morocco, and Scotland. For a nation that has endured decades of political instability and natural disasters, this World Cup represents something far greater than football.

52 Years in the Waiting

Haiti's only previous World Cup appearance came in West Germany in 1974 — a tournament remembered for their 7-0 loss to Poland and a controversial goal against Italy. The 52-year gap between appearances is the longest of any nation at the 2026 World Cup. The expanded 48-team format, which gave CONCACAF more places, made Haiti's historic return possible.

The CONCACAF Qualification Story

Haiti's qualification through CONCACAF was achieved through grit, determination, and a generation of players — many born or raised in the Haitian diaspora across North America and Europe — who chose to represent their parents' homeland. Their qualification campaign united a nation dealing with enormous challenges off the pitch, providing a rare source of collective joy and pride.

Group C: Brazil, Morocco, Scotland

Haiti face Brazil, Morocco, and Scotland in Group C — a brutal draw for a nation returning after 52 years. Their match against Scotland on June 22 at Lumen Field, Seattle is their most realistic opportunity for points. Against Morocco — the 2022 semi-finalists — and Brazil, Haiti will need to be defensively resolute and clinical on the counter. Simply competing creditably against Brazil at Estadio Akron on June 18 would be a historic achievement.

More Than a Football Story

Haiti's presence at the 2026 World Cup transcends sport. For millions of Haitians across the world — in Port-au-Prince, Miami, Montreal, Paris, and beyond — the Grenadiers on the world stage represent hope, resilience, and the unbreakable spirit of a people who have endured more than most nations could imagine. At +250000 in the odds, they are the longest of long shots. But they are there — and that alone is a triumph.