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Haiti alters World Cup 2026 shirt after FIFA complaint

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 9:41 AM

Last updated Jun 11, 2026

Haiti alters World Cup 2026 shirt after FIFA complaint

Summary

Haiti has modified their World Cup 2026 jerseys prior to their Group C opener against Scotland on Saturday in Boston. FIFA raised concerns about the initial design, which featured a depiction of a war scene from Haiti's struggle for independence, suggesting it could be seen as a political statement. The shirt manufacturer, Saeta, collaborated with the Haitian Football Federation to implement the required changes, emphasizing that the original intent was to honor the resilience of the Haitian people. The modifications were made swiftly following FIFA's review process, which requested alterations to align with its equipment regulations.

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By the Numbers

•Haiti will face Scotland in their World Cup opener on Saturday
•FIFA cited the original shirt design as a potential political statement
•Saeta collaborated with the Haitian Football Federation on the design changes
•The revised shirts aim to celebrate Haitian pride and resilience
•The complaint was made during FIFA's review process

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What they're saying

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The blunder.A real mess has hit the Haiti national team, drawn in Group C alongside Brazil, Morocco, and Scotland, just one day before the kickoff of the 2026 World Cup!Indeed, Haiti was forced by FIF...
— Yahoo Sports