Haiti at the World Cup 2026
Haiti arrive at the 2026 World Cup ending a 52-year World Cup absence — their previous (and only) appearance was West Germany 1974, when they lost all three group games but became famous for Manno Sanon's opening goal against Italy that ended Dino Zoff's record 1,142-minute clean sheet.
Sébastien Migné, the French head coach appointed in 2024, has architected the qualifying campaign through CONCACAF and is the first foreign coach to deliver Haiti to a World Cup. The squad is built on diaspora — players born in France, Belgium and the USA with Haitian heritage. Goalkeeper Johnny Placide (Royal Charleroi) and forward Frantzdy Pierrot (Maccabi Tel Aviv) anchor the spine.
Group C contains Brazil, Morocco and Scotland. Haiti are the heavy outsiders. The realistic ceiling is one credible result, most likely against Scotland; the credible baseline is a 0W/0D/3L exit. Outright tournament price 1001.0.
Outright odds — Haiti to win World Cup 2026
Group C fixtures
All three group-stage matches for Haiti at World Cup 2026 with current odds from our partner books.
Squad & predicted XI
Placide · Saintini, Casimir, Pierre, Dorny · Sanon, Pierre-Gabriel · Pierrot, Bélégué, Mommens · Désir
Formation: 4-2-3-1 · Coach: Sébastien Migné
| Player | Position | Club | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Placide | GK | Royal Charleroi | 30 | 0 |
| Carlens Arcus | DF | Hapoel Beer Sheva | 14 | 0 |
| Andrew Jean-Baptiste | DF | Atletas Kashtekas | 35 | 1 |
| Garven Metusala | DF | Excelsior | 20 | 1 |
| Steeven Saba | DF | Heart of Midlothian | 18 | 0 |
| Steeven Saba (Sanon) | MF | MLS | 18 | 1 |
| Carl Sainte | MF | Le Mans | 22 | 2 |
| Jean-Eudes Maurice | FW | retired (active in lower leagues) | 38 | 7 |
| Frantzdy Pierrot | FW | Maccabi Tel Aviv | 25 | 9 |
| Duckens Nazon | FW | AVS | 35 | 8 |
How Haiti qualified for World Cup 2026
Haiti qualified through the CONCACAF third round, finishing second in their group ahead of multiple favoured opponents. The pathway included a dramatic 2-1 home win over Honduras in October 2025 that established Haiti's tournament credibility, and a clinching 1-0 away win over Costa Rica in November 2025.
Pierrot finished as the squad's leading qualifying scorer with 4 goals. The defensive structure under Migné was the campaign's standout — Haiti conceded only 4 goals in 6 matches.
World Cup history
Haiti have appeared at one previous World Cup — West Germany 1974. They lost all three group games (3-1 to Italy, 7-0 to Poland, 4-1 to Argentina) but produced one of the tournament's iconic moments: Manno Sanon's 46th-minute goal against Italy ended Dino Zoff's then-world-record 1,142-minute international clean sheet. The 52-year absence between 1974 and 2026 is the second-longest of any qualifier at the tournament (behind DR Congo).
| Year | Host | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | West Germany | Group stage |
| Player | Position | Club | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Sanon | FW | deceased (2008) | 70 | 47 |
| Duckens Nazon | FW | AVS | 35 | 8 |
| Frantzdy Pierrot | FW | Maccabi Tel Aviv | 25 | 9 |
| Jean-Philippe Pierre-Gabriel | MF | Royal Antwerp | 20 | 2 |
| Jean-Eudes Maurice | FW | lower-league | 38 | 7 |
| Wilde-Donald Guerrier | DF | retired | 50 | 4 |
FAQ
Is this Haiti's first World Cup since 1974?
Yes — a 52-year absence. Their previous (and only) appearance was West Germany 1974, where they lost all three group games. The most-famous moment was Manno Sanon's goal against Italy that ended Dino Zoff's record 1,142-minute international clean sheet.
Who is Haiti's coach at World Cup 2026?
Sébastien Migné, the French head coach appointed in 2024. He is the first foreign coach to deliver Haiti to a World Cup. He previously managed Kenya at AFCON 2019 and Equatorial Guinea.
How did Haiti qualify?
Through the CONCACAF third round, finishing second in their group with a dramatic 2-1 win over Honduras in October 2025 and a 1-0 clinching win over Costa Rica in November 2025.
Who is Haiti's all-time top scorer?
Emmanuel 'Manno' Sanon with 47 goals — the 1974 World Cup hero who scored the goal that ended Dino Zoff's clean-sheet record. Sanon passed away in 2008. The active top scorer is Frantzdy Pierrot with 9 goals.
What group is Haiti in at World Cup 2026?
Group C alongside Brazil, Morocco and Scotland. Haiti are the heavy outsiders. They open against Scotland on 13 June, face Brazil on 19 June (MD2), and conclude against Morocco.