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Haiti’s 2026 World Cup Campaign: Squad, Schedule, and Global Reach
5/14/2026, 11:22:42 PM
Haiti Opens Group C Against Scotland
Haiti’s World Cup debut will be in Group C against Scotland. Sources list the match on 13 June (Goal) while BBC cites 14 June. The game marks Haiti’s first appearance since 1974.
Diaspora Players Bolster Haitian Roster
Scouts have identified Premier-League talent with Haitian heritage: Wolves midfielder Jean-Ricner Bellegarde and Sunderland striker Wilson Isidor have been called up. Former Celtic forward Odsonne Edouard—now at Lens and a former France youth international—is also being considered.
Group C Calendar and Host Stadiums
- 13/14 June – Scotland (venue not specified)
- 19 June – Brazil at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia (? 69 000 capacity)
- 24 June – Morocco at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta (? 70 000 capacity)
Broadcast Coverage in the United States and Haiti
English-language U.S. viewers: FOX and FS1. Spanish-language: Telemundo, Universo, and Peacock (streaming). Haitian audiences: Tele Haiti and Canal+ Haiti.
Ticketing Options and Price Ranges
- Brazil vs Haiti (Philadelphia): Category 3 $120-$450, Category 2 $500-$900, Category 1 $1,250-$2,500, VIP $3,500+.
- Morocco vs Haiti (Atlanta): Early-sale tickets $75-$150; later phases $150-$280 (Category 2) and $100-$200 (Category 3). Prices vary with demand and seat location.
Why Haiti’s Return Matters
The campaign ends a 52-year World Cup hiatus, marking Haiti’s first appearance since 1974. The selection of Premier-League and Ligue 1 players with Haitian heritage underscores the federation’s reliance on diaspora talent to field a competitive squad.
Official Statements & Responses
The Haitian FA is working with FIFA agent Jérôme Salbert on talent identification and recruitment of eligible diaspora players.
Criticism & Opposition
Recruiting diaspora talent faces hurdles. Salbert explained that Edouard “might be called up for France” and “prefers to play for France,” highlighting the difficulty of securing players raised outside Haiti.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on the Scotland match date (13 June vs 14 June). No official confirmation of the venue or final squad list has been released, leaving the exact lineup uncertain.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Edouard is a possibility, but the player is also French - he might be called up for France,” — Jérôme Salbert, FIFA agent
- “His father is Haitian but he was raised in France. It is difficult for him to decide if he accepts, as he would prefer to play for France.” — Jérôme Salbert
- “I would imagine across the month of May when I'm speaking to people and possibly giving them the news that they haven't made the squad, I'll be telling them that they have to be ready.” — Steve Clarke, Scotland head coach
- “We will have a few players on standby and they will know. I won't make public a standby list. I'll just name the 26.” — Steve Clarke
