Haiti Secures Qualification for the 2026 World Cup!

​November 18, 2025, will forever be remembered as a monumental date for Haitian football. With a 2-0 victory over Nicaragua, the national team officially ended a half-century absence from the world’s biggest sporting stage. Haiti’s last appearance dated back to 1974, in West Germany.

​A Journey of Resilience

​Under the leadership of French head coach Sébastien Migné, the Grenadiers completed an exemplary qualifying campaign despite extremely difficult conditions. Due to insecurity within the country, Haiti was unable to play any matches on home soil, finding refuge on the island of Curaçao to host their opponents.

​In a challenging final group featuring Costa Rica, Honduras, and Nicaragua, Haiti defied the odds:

• ​Defensive Solidity: Led by their iconic captain and goalkeeper Johny Placide, the Haitians displayed heroic resilience.

• ​Offensive Efficiency: Striker Duckens Nazon spearheaded the attack, becoming one of the top scorers in the CONCACAF zone during these qualifiers.

• ​Rising Stars: New talents like Ruben Providence provided the fresh energy needed to tip the scales in decisive matches.

​A Symbol of Hope for the Nation

​Beyond the sporting achievement, this qualification is seen as a true "breath of fresh air" for the country. In Port-au-Prince and across the diaspora, scenes of joy erupted immediately following the final whistle. For many, the Grenadiers have become the greatest ambassadors for a Haiti that refuses to give up.

​"This is a victory for every Haitian—for those who are suffering and who needed a reason to smile," said Sébastien Migné during the post-match press conference