Haiti qualifies for World Cup, teams up players from global diaspora
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 12:04 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Haiti’s men’s soccer team will make its World Cup return on June 13, 2026, against Scotland, marking their first appearance since 1974. The squad features 26 players, only 10 born in Haiti, highlighting the country’s history of migration. Haiti's qualification serves as a symbol of national pride and resilience, capturing the attention of fans worldwide. The upcoming match will showcase this diverse team, unified under the Haitian flag while representing complex stories of diaspora and identity.
- •Haiti's last World Cup appearance was in 1974.
- •The team includes players born in France, Canada, Switzerland, and the US.
- •Haiti will face Scotland on June 13, 2026.
- •The team's qualification reflects ongoing struggles for dignity and self-determination.
- 12:04 PMYahoo Sports — Haiti at the World Cup is more than an underdog tale – it is the story of global migration
"For the first time since 1974, the Haitian men’s team has qualified for the World Cup. This is their story.
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