Haiti

Group CFIFA #88Eliminated — Group C

About Haiti

Haiti national team

Haiti's sole World Cup appearance came in 1974 in West Germany, where they became the first Caribbean nation to qualify for the finals. They famously held Italy goalless for a period before losing 3-1, and Emmanuel Sanon scored against Italy — ending Dino Zoff's record run without conceding. Haiti have been a force in CONCACAF Gold Cup competition and won the Caribbean Cup multiple times, but 2026 marks a historic return to the World Cup stage after more than five decades of absence.

Road to the final

Haiti are out of the World Cup

Haiti did not advance from the group stage, so there is no knockout path to project.

Players to watch

How they play

Migne typically deploys a 4-3-3 or 4-5-1 depending on the opponent, with Bellegarde operating as the advanced central midfielder tasked with linking play. The team defends in a mid-block and looks to transition rapidly through Nazon and Pierrot. Danley Jean Jacques of Philadelphia Union provides MLS-honed physicality in midfield, while Wilson Isidor and Derrick Etienne offer wide width and directness in attack.

Players to watch

Watch Jean-Ricner Bellegarde first — the Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder is Haiti's most technically polished player, capable of driving through lines and connecting the team's transitions in the Premier League's engine room. Duckens Nazon brings pace and directness from his stint with Iranian giants Esteghlal, while Frantzdy Pierrot offers a physical, combative presence up front for Çaykur Rizespor in the Turkish top flight.

Strengths

Bellegarde's Premier League quality gives Haiti a genuine difference-maker in central areas. The forward line's collective pace — Nazon, Pierrot, Wilson Isidor of Sunderland — makes Haiti dangerous on the counter-attack, and the squad's broad diaspora spread across Europe and North America brings tactical diversity.

Weaknesses

Defensive depth is a concern: several backline options, including Duke Lacroix from USL's Colorado Springs Switchbacks, compete at modest levels. Midfield creativity beyond Bellegarde is limited, with Woodensky Pierre still at Haitian club Violette, and the squad lacks a proven goalscorer with consistent top-flight European experience.

The lines

Attack

Frantzdy Pierrot leads the line with physicality, supported by the pace of Duckens Nazon and Wilson Isidor. Josué Casimir of Auxerre and Lenny Joseph at Ferencváros provide depth, giving Migne options between a target-man and a more mobile pressing forward.

Midfield

Jean-Ricner Bellegarde is the creative hub, operating ahead of a more defensive pair. Danley Jean Jacques provides the physical screen, while Leverton Pierre of Vizela adds energy. Carl Fred Sainté from El Paso Locomotive offers a further option, though the unit's quality drops sharply beyond Bellegarde.

Defence

Jean-Kévin Duverne of Gent is the most experienced defender, bringing Belgian Pro League quality. Hannes Delcroix at Lugano and Keeto Thermoncy of Young Boys add Swiss Super League solidity. Carlens Arcus at Angers provides Ligue 2 experience, but the unit has limited exposure to top-level international football collectively.

Goalkeeper

Johny Placide, the veteran stopper at Bastia in France's Ligue 2, is the expected first choice and Haiti's most experienced goalkeeper. Now in his mid-thirties, Placide has long been the national team's number one but his age raises questions about sharpness across a tournament.

Squad

Goalkeepers
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Manager: Sebastien MigneView profile →

Fixtures & results

Haiti01Scotland
FT
Group C · 2026-06-13 · Boston
Brazil30Haiti
FT
Group C · 2026-06-19 · Philadelphia
Morocco42Haiti
FT
Group C · 2026-06-24 · Atlanta

Frequently asked questions

What group is Haiti in at the 2026 World Cup?

Haiti are in Group C at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Who is Haiti's manager?

Haiti are managed by Sebastien Migne.

Who are Haiti's players to watch?

Key players to watch for Haiti include Duckens Nazon, Frantzdy Pierrot, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde.

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