World Cup
Haiti
Competition: Coupe du Monde | Active season: 2026
Haiti
vs
New Zealand
03 Jun 2026 · 02:00
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Haiti
vs
Scotland
14 Jun 2026 · 03:00
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Brazil
vs
Haiti
20 Jun 2026 · 03:00
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Morocco
vs
Haiti
25 Jun 2026 · 00:00
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Group C
Group C
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Statistiques détaillées
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Footlab profile
Offensive potential
77,6/100
Very high
Defensive stability
47,3/100
Stable
Game control
48,7/100
Stable
Regularity
45,6/100
Stable
Mental resilience
25,3/100
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Haiti National Football Team Profile - 2026 World Cup Analysis
Haiti World Cup 2026: Data Analysis, Strengths, and Projection
Haiti enters the 2026 World Cup with the hope of reliving its 1974 epic. Over 50 years after their sole participation, the Grenadiers are taking advantage of the expanded format to impose their "Speed and Vertical Transition" profile. This is a team that relies on a talented diaspora playing in Europe and MLS, capable of disrupting CONCACAF hierarchies through athletic explosiveness and unbreakable collective solidarity.
Global Positioning
Haiti is positioned as the most unpredictable outsider in the Caribbean. They are the quintessential "breakout" team: accepting low possession (35-45%) to better strike opponents on direct counters led by fast individual talents.
- Status: Athletic Underdog / Historic Returnee
- Projection: Group Stage (Objective: First WC point since 1974)
- Risk: Structural fragility during prolonged low phases
Footlab Profile
| Criteria | Level |
|---|---|
| Attacking Potential | High (Counter-attacks) |
| Defensive Stability | Medium (Physical engagement) |
| Game Control | Low (Direct play) |
| Consistency | Variable |
| Athletic Impact | Very High |
Structural Strengths
- Explosiveness and Speed: A penetrating ability on the wings (15-25 crosses/match) that can trouble any slow central defense.
- Duel Dominance: A high duel success rate (55-65%), reflecting physical intensity and total commitment.
- Fighting Mindset: Exceptional psychological resilience, often driven by the fervor of a nation seeking strong symbols.
- Diaspora Contribution: A squad strengthened by players trained in professional international structures, raising the overall tactical level.
Structural Weaknesses
- Buildup from the Back: Chronic difficulties in playing out cleanly against a high, coordinated press.
- Tactical Variability: A marked dependency on direct play that can become predictable against organized low blocks.
- Clinical Finishing: Lack of a consistent, world-class "poacher" to convert rare clear-cut transitions.
- Structural Challenges: Preparation conditions that are often precarious compared to UEFA or AFC standards.
Tactical Brief
Haiti primarily operates in a reactive and vertical system:
- Offensive Phase: Maximum wing utilization, rapid crossing, and immediate projection of the strikers.
- Defensive Phase: Compact mid-block, zonal defense with strict marking, and aggression on the ball carrier.
- Identity: "Direct and athletic" football prioritizing physical impact over territorial control.
Match Typology
- Vs Weaker Teams: Physical dominance but difficulty in creating openings in positional play.
- Vs Similar Teams: Transition battles where Haiti seeks to impose a fragmented rhythm.
- Vs Top Tier Teams: Ideal "trap" profile; capable of heroic defending and scoring on their only transition of the match.
2026 Key Performance Factors
Haiti's success will primarily depend on:
- their ability to manage the historical pressure of this global return
- the solidity of their center-back pairing against world-class speed
- the precision of their crosses to exploit athletic power in the box
Footlab Projection
Haiti possesses a Round of 16 ceiling. If they can stabilize their defense and optimize their counters, the Grenadiers could be the most surprising Caribbean nation in the tournament.
Projection: Group Stage (Challenger for qualification)
Optimal Scenario: A historic first point or a surprise victory through maximum counter-attacking efficiency.
Betting Insights
- ✔️ High potential in "Total Fouls Committed" markets (strong engagement)
- ✔️ Interesting for "Counter-Attack Goals"
- ⚠️ High risk on "Possession over 50%" bets
- ✔️ Value in "Corners Won" (intensive wing play)
Conclusion
Haiti is a raw force seeking recognition. Between athletic explosiveness and collective fervor, the Grenadiers are armed to turn every confrontation into a true resilience challenge during this 2026 World Cup.
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International history
Matches from the last 4 years
Haiti
vs
Iceland
1 - 1
Haiti
vs
Tunisia
0 - 1
Haiti
vs
Nicaragua
2 - 0
Haiti
vs
Costa Rica
1 - 0
Honduras
vs
Haiti
3 - 0
Nicaragua
vs
Haiti
0 - 3
Costa Rica
vs
Haiti
3 - 3
Haiti
vs
Honduras
0 - 0
United States
vs
Haiti
2 - 1
Trinidad and Tobago
vs
Haiti
1 - 1
Haiti
vs
Saudi Arabia
0 - 1
Haiti
vs
Curaçao
1 - 5
Aruba
vs
Haiti
0 - 5
Azerbaijan
vs
Haiti
0 - 3
Haiti
vs
Puerto Rico
3 - 0
Sint Maarten
vs
Haiti
0 - 8
Haiti
vs
Aruba
5 - 3
Aruba
vs
Haiti
1 - 3
Haiti
vs
Sint Maarten
6 - 0
Puerto Rico
vs
Haiti
1 - 4
Barbados
vs
Haiti
1 - 3
Haiti
vs
St. Lucia
2 - 1
French Guyana
vs
Haiti
1 - 1
Haiti
vs
Jamaica
2 - 3
Suriname
vs
Haiti
1 - 1
Jamaica
vs
Haiti
2 - 2
Haiti
vs
Cuba
0 - 0
Honduras
vs
Haiti
2 - 1
Haiti
vs
Mexico
1 - 3
Haiti
vs
Qatar
2 - 1
Haiti
vs
Bermuda
3 - 1
Montserrat
vs
Haiti
0 - 4
Haiti
vs
Guyana
6 - 0
Guyana
vs
Haiti
2 - 6
Haiti
vs
Montserrat
3 - 2
Bermuda
vs
Haiti
0 - 0