Haiti — World Cup 2026 Predictions & Squad Analysis

FIFA Ranking: #83 · Manager: Sébastien Migné
Style: Sébastien Migné, appointed in June 2024, has demonstrated a pragmatic and adaptive coaching style, successfully guiding Haiti to the World Cup despite managing remotely due to domestic instability. His approach emphasizes team spirit, cohesion, and a desire to perform under the global spotlight, focusing on defensive organization and maximizing offensive opportunities against stronger opponents.

Group C

#83

FIFA Ranking

3%

Advance

0%

Win Tournament

Group Stage

AI Predicted Finish

AI TOURNAMENT PREDICTION — HAITI

Group

R32

R16

QF

SF

Final

🏆

Win Group

3%

Round of 32

1%

Round of 16

0%

Quarter-Final

0%

Semi-Final

0%

Final

0%

Win Tournament

0%

Haiti returns to the World Cup stage for the first time since 1974, a remarkable achievement for a team that has faced significant challenges. Placed in a formidable Group C alongside Brazil, Morocco, and Scotland, 'Les Grenadiers' will rely on their collective spirit, defensive resilience, and the attacking prowess of key players like Duckens Nazon to make their mark. While advancing beyond the group stage appears a distant dream, Haiti aims to showcase their passion and commitment on the global stage, proving they are 'up to the challenge'.

Haiti in Group C

Date	Opponent	AI Pick	Score Pred.	Conf.
Sat, June 20, 2026	Brazil	Haiti Loss	0-4	95%
Thu, June 25, 2026	Morocco	Haiti Loss	0-2	85%
Sun, June 14, 2026	Scotland	Haiti Draw	1-1	50%

Full Group C predictions →

Haiti Squad — Key Players

ATTACK

D. Nazon

Attacker

6

2026 WC Qualification Goals

F. Pierrot

Attacker

2

2025/26 Super League Goals

D. Etienne

Attacker

N/A

2025/26 Club Appearances

R. Providence

Attacker

N/A

2025/26 Club Appearances

MIDFIELD

J. Bellegarde

Midfielder

N/A

2025/26 Club Appearances

D. Jean-Jacques

Midfielder

N/A

2025/26 Club Appearances

L. Pierre

Midfielder

15

2025/26 Liga Portugal 2 Matches Played

DEFENSE & GK

J. Placide

Goalkeeper

2

2025/26 National Team Caps

Ricardo Ade

Defender

6

2026 Primera Categoría Serie A Matches Played

C. Arcus

Defender

3

2025/26 Ligue 1 Assists

H. Delcroix

Defender

N/A

2025/26 Club Appearances

✅ STRENGTHS

Resilient team spirit and strong cohesion, despite challenging circumstances.
Experienced attacking players like Duckens Nazon and Frantzdy Pierrot capable of individual brilliance.
Physicality and athleticism, which can be an asset against technically superior teams.
Historic ability to surprise opponents, as seen in their 1974 World Cup goal against Italy.
Strong national motivation, making their second World Cup appearance after a long hiatus.

⚠️ WEAKNESSES

Lack of extensive top-tier league experience for many squad members compared to Group C rivals.
Vulnerable defense, historically conceding many goals against strong opposition (14 goals in 3 matches in 1974 World Cup).
Tactical depth and squad rotation options may be limited against world-class teams.
The team has been forced to play 'home' matches at neutral sites due to political instability, affecting preparation and home advantage.
Significantly lower FIFA ranking compared to group opponents (83rd).

Haiti — Betting Markets

Market	AI Prob.	Odds	Implied	Value?
Win World Cup	0%	1000	0.1%	—
Advance from Group Stage	3%	25	4%	✅ Value

Haiti vs Likely Opponents

R32

Haiti vs

England

95%

If Haiti were to miraculously finish second in Group C, they would likely face the winner of Group D, which could be England, a formidable European powerhouse.

Haiti — World Cup History

Year	Host	Result	Key Moment
1974	West Germany	Group Stage	Scored a historic goal against Italy, ending Dino Zoff's long clean sheet run.
1973	Haiti	CONCACAF Championship Winners	Won their only continental title, which served as qualification for the 1974 FIFA World Cup.
2007	Trinidad and Tobago	Caribbean Cup Winners	Achieved regional success by winning the Caribbean Cup.
2019	USA/Costa Rica	CONCACAF Gold Cup Semi-Finals	Reached their best-ever performance in the Gold Cup era, making a memorable run to the semi-finals.
2026	Canada/Mexico/USA	Qualified	Secured their second-ever FIFA World Cup appearance after a 52-year absence.