Qualifying updates, milestone announcements, friendly match details, and the journey to the 2026 World Cup.
Haiti qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Nicaragua 2-0 in a crucial qualifier. Haiti performed exceptionally well to progress from a challenging group featuring the likes of Costa Rica and Honduras. This marks only the second World Cup appearance in Haiti's history!
Haiti delivered a statement performance ahead of the World Cup, routing New Zealand 4-0 in a one-sided international friendly. The emphatic victory gave Les Grenadiers a significant confidence boost as they continue their final preparations for the tournament.
Haiti made their first World Cup appearance since 1974, ending a 52-year wait for a place on football's biggest stage. Les Grenadiers gave a competitive account of themselves against Scotland, matching them for large parts of the contest, but John McGinn's 29th-minute goal proved the difference. Despite the defeat, Haiti will take confidence from their performance as they look ahead to their remaining group games.
Haiti finished bottom of Group C and were eliminated in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup.