Haiti
Team Overview
Haiti's return to the World Cup for the first time since 1974 is one of 2026's most inspiring stories. Athletic, physical, and playing with nothing to lose — Haiti embodies the romance of a 48-team tournament.
Haiti enters World Cup 2026 as an underdog story waiting to be written — every World Cup has its Cinderella, and this squad has nothing to lose. Under Sébastien Migné's leadership, Haiti has developed a hard-working and organized identity that will be tested against the world's best.
World Cup History
Best Result: Group Stage (1974)
Titles: 0
While Haiti has yet to win the World Cup, their best finish of Group Stage (1974) demonstrates a history of competing at the highest level. The 2026 tournament represents another opportunity to write a new chapter in Haiti's football history.
Current Squad Strength
Limited top-level experience — will need to overperform to compete at this level.
Limited top-level experience — will need to overperform to compete at this level.
Limited top-level experience — will need to overperform to compete at this level.
Limited top-level experience — will need to overperform to compete at this level.
Key Players
Group C Analysis
Haiti competes in Group C alongside:
Haiti faces an uphill battle in Group C, but the expanded format means a third-place finish could still secure knockout football.
AI Tournament Projection
Our model projects Haiti's tournament trajectory based on 10,000 simulations:
Tournament ceiling: Round of 16 — a knockout appearance would represent a successful tournament for this developing football nation.