Haiti at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Les Grenadiers compete in Group I at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Manager Sébastien Migné, captain Duckens Nazon. CONCACAF qualifier (intercontinental playoff winner).
Haiti's outlook at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Ranked #83 in the world, Haiti are one of the longer shots at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 48-team format and expanded Round of 32 give them a more realistic knockout path than any previous edition.
Haiti face a stacked Group I: the average opponent ranking is #33, -50 places above them on paper. Realistically they are battling for one of the eight best third-placed slots.
The 2026 tournament uses an expanded 48-team, 12-group format with a new Round of 32. That changes the maths for Haiti: the top two from each group plus the eight best third-placed teams advance, so even a third-place finish in Group I is often enough to reach the knockouts. The first Haiti match of the World Cup is scheduled for Tuesday, June 16 against Saudi Arabia at Hard Rock Stadium.
Group I draw analysis
FIFA Ranking, confederation, and last-appearance finish for every team Haiti face in Group I.
| Team | FIFA Rank | Confederation |
|---|---|---|
| Haiti (this page) | #83 | CONCACAF |
| Portugal | #6 | UEFA |
| Egypt | #33 | CAF |
| Saudi Arabia | #60 | AFC |
Haiti 2026 World Cup fixtures
Players to watch
Get every player's stats - goals, assists, cards, minutes, xG - via the player stats endpoint for competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}.
Haiti World Cup history
Haiti have appeared at 2 previous FIFA World Cups. Their best finish remains Group stage. Across the last five tournaments they recorded: DNQ, DNQ, DNQ, DNQ, DNQ, including 5 occasions when they failed to qualify.
Get Haiti data via API
// Fetch Haiti World Cup 2026 matches
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&team=haiti',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();Frequently Asked Questions
What group is Haiti in at the 2026 World Cup?
Haiti is in Group I alongside Portugal, Egypt, Saudi Arabia. The average opponent FIFA ranking in Group I is #33.
Who is Haiti's manager at the 2026 World Cup?
Sébastien Migné manages Haiti at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Duckens Nazon as captain.
What is Haiti's best World Cup finish?
Haiti's best FIFA World Cup finish is Group stage. They have appeared in 2 previous World Cup tournaments. Recent form: DNQ, DNQ, DNQ, DNQ, DNQ.
Who are Haiti's key players at the 2026 World Cup?
Captain Duckens Nazon leads a squad whose standout names include Duckens Nazon, Frantzdy Pierrot, Danley Jean Jacques. The full 26-player squad is named approximately one week before the opening match.
How did Haiti qualify for the 2026 World Cup?
CONCACAF qualifier (intercontinental playoff winner). They came through the CONCACAF qualifying pathway.
What is Haiti's current FIFA Ranking?
Haiti are ranked #83 in the world by FIFA at the time of the 2026 World Cup draw. Ranked #83 in the world, Haiti are one of the longer shots at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 48-team format and expanded Round of 32 give them a more realistic knockout path than any previous edition.
What are Haiti's chances of winning the 2026 World Cup?
Haiti face a stacked Group I: the average opponent ranking is #33, -50 places above them on paper. Realistically they are battling for one of the eight best third-placed slots. Ranked #83 in the world, Haiti are one of the longer shots at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 48-team format and expanded Round of 32 give them a more realistic knockout path than any previous edition.
How can I get Haiti fixtures and stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by team_id to get all Haiti World Cup 2026 fixtures, lineups, live scores, in-play events, xG, and player-level stats. The same endpoint also returns historical World Cup data for Haiti going back to their first tournament.
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