Haiti’s Official Squad Announced for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Haiti Chases Another Historic Chapter
It took 52 years for Les Grenadiers to return to a FIFA World Cup. Haiti fought until the very end of the qualifiers and fully capitalized on the absence of Mexico, Canada, and the United States from the Concacaf qualifying process.
The team led by Sébastien Migné secured an outstanding qualification thanks to a Haitian generation that is stronger, more experienced, and truly determined to make history on football’s biggest stage.
The challenge, however, will not be easy. Haiti landed in an extremely difficult group. They will open against another historic nation returning to the World Cup, Scotland; then face five-time world champions Brazil; and close the group stage against Morocco, one of the biggest revelations of Qatar 2022 and now an emerging African powerhouse.
Les Grenadiers will play against history.
Haiti’s Squad for the 2026 World Cup
Goalkeepers
Johny Placide — Bastia (Ligue 1)
Alexandre Pierre — Sochaux (Championnat National)
Josué Duverger — FC Cosmos Koblenz (Rheinlandliga)
Defenders
Ricardo Adé — LDU Quito (Ecuadorian Serie A)
Carlens Arcus — Angers (Ligue 1)
Martin Expérience — Nancy (Ligue 2)
Jean-Kévin Duverne — Gent (Belgian Pro League)
Duke Lacroix — Colorado Springs Switchbacks (USL Championship)
Wilguens Paugain — Zulte Waregem (Belgian Pro League)
Hannes Delcroix — Lugano (Swiss Super League)
Keeto Thermoncy — Young Boys (Swiss Super League)
Midfielders
Leverton Pierre — Vizela (Liga Portugal 2)
Daley Jean-Jacques — Philadelphia Union (MLS)
Carl Sainté — El Paso Locomotive (USL Championship)
Jean-Ricner Bellegarde — Wolverhampton (Premier League)
Woodensky Pierre — Violette (Ligue Haïtienne)
Dominique Simon — Tatran Presov (Slovak First Football League)
Forwards
Duckens Nazon — Esteghlal (Persian Gulf Pro League)
Frantzdy Pierrot — Caykur Rizespor (SüperLig)
Derrick Etienne Jr. — Toronto FC (MLS)
Louicius Deedson — FC Dallas (MLS)
Ruben Providence — Almere City (Eerste Divisie)
Josué Casimir — Auxerre (Ligue 1)
Yassin Fortuné — Vizela (Liga Portugal 2)
Wilson Isidor — Sunderland (Premier League)
Lenny Joseph — Ferencváros (NB I)
Head Coach
Sébastien Migné
Player to Watch
Without a doubt, the leader of this squad is captain Johny Placide. The 38-year-old goalkeeper will finally experience his first World Cup after being part of nearly every recent cycle of the Haitian national team. His leadership and experience will be crucial for a group that needs personality to compete against elite opponents.
Another key name is Duckens Nazon, the all-time leading scorer for Les Grenadiers with 44 goals. The striker currently plays for Iranian powerhouse Esteghlal, where he has had a modest season, though he remains Haiti’s primary offensive reference.
Haiti Aims to Make History
At the 1974 World Cup, Haiti lost all three of its matches, although that generation had limited international experience and faced enormous competitive differences.
Today, the outlook is very different. This Haitian generation features players competing in international leagues with far more high-level experience. In fact, only one player in the squad currently plays in the domestic league, reflecting the growth of Haitian football in recent years.
They already showed what they are capable of during the qualifiers and also at the 2019 Gold Cup, where they achieved a historic third-place finish that marked a turning point for the national team.
Tactically, Sébastien Migné’s side stands out for being intense, direct, and highly physical. Haiti often relies on quick transitions, pace on the wings, and aggressive off-ball football. When they recover possession quickly and find open spaces, they can become a very uncomfortable opponent for any team.
The main concern remains defensive consistency, as the team can struggle at times against opponents with heavy possession or high pressing. However, the experience of players such as Placide, Bellegarde, and Duverne gives greater balance to a squad that blends youth and experience.
Haiti arrives at the World Cup in excellent competitive form, with several players likely entering their final World Cup cycle. For that reason, Les Grenadiers want to seize this opportunity to give their country a historic moment and prove they are ready to compete among the world’s elite.
