Haiti modifies World Cup shirt after FIFA veto over war scene
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 12:13 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Haiti's World Cup shirt has been altered following FIFA's veto of its original design depicting the Battle of Vertieres. Kit makers Saeta confirmed the change ahead of Haiti's first match against Scotland on Saturday. The original design aimed to celebrate Haitian resilience and was not meant as a political statement. The modified shirt will feature a blue color instead, as Haiti prepares for its group stage matches against Scotland, Brazil, and Morocco.
- •Haiti's original shirt included an illustration of the Battle of Vertieres.
- •FIFA vetoed the design for potentially political content.
- •The modified blue shirt will debut against Scotland.
- •Saeta designed the original shirt to honor Haiti's spirit.
- •Haiti is also set to face Brazil and Morocco in group stage.
- 12:13 PMYahoo Sports — Haiti’s World Cup shirt banned after FIFA raises concerns over design
- 11:10 AMYahoo Sports — Haiti shirt modified after FIFA veto against war scene
"Haiti's World Cup shirt has been altered after the governing body FIFA vetoed it over a depicted war scene. Kit makers Saeta confirmed the change ahead of the team's maiden World Cup match on Saturday against Scotland but insisted the design "was not intended as a political statement" but rather as "a tribute to the men and women who contribute every day to Haiti's future.
"Haiti have been forced to alter their World Cup shirt design just days before opening their campaign against Scotland. The change came after FIFA raised concerns over imagery included on the shirt, which had been worn by Haiti during their pre-tournament friendlies.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 12:13 PMHaiti’s World Cup shirt banned after FIFA raises concerns over design
Haiti have been forced to alter their World Cup shirt design just days before opening their campaign against Scotland. The change came after FIFA raised concerns over imagery included on the shirt, which had been worn by Haiti during their pre-tournament friendlies.
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 11:10 AMHaiti shirt modified after FIFA veto against war scene
Haiti's World Cup shirt has been altered after the governing body FIFA vetoed it over a depicted war scene. Kit makers Saeta confirmed the change ahead of the team's maiden World Cup match on Saturday against Scotland but insisted the design "was not intended as a political statement" but rather as "a tribute to the men and women who contribute every day to Haiti's future.
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