FIFA World Cup 2026 Haiti: Schedule, How to Watch, History & Record
Haiti is back at the World Cup for the first time in 52 years. Les Grenadiers topped CONCACAF Group C on the final day of qualifying last November and ended one of football’s longest World Cup droughts.
This is only Haiti’s second appearance at football’s biggest stage. Their first came in 1974. Now they face Brazil, Morocco and Scotland in Group C across three stadiums in the eastern United States.
Haiti World Cup 2026 Schedule (Local Time)
All three of Haiti’s group-stage matches fall in the Eastern Time zone. The team stays on the US East Coast for the full group stage.
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, June 13 | Haiti vs. Scotland | 9:00 PM | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough MA |
| Fri, June 19 | Brazil vs. Haiti | 9:00 PM | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia PA |
| Wed, June 24 | Morocco vs. Haiti | 6:00 PM | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta GA |
Haiti open against Scotland on Saturday night in Boston. Six days later they face Brazil in Philadelphia. The group wraps up in Atlanta against Morocco on a Wednesday evening.
How to Watch the World Cup 2026 in Haiti
DSports (formerly DirecTV Sports) is the official channel for the 2026 World Cup in Haiti. DirecTV Latin America holds the rights across more than 20 Caribbean island nations. DSports subscribers can watch all 104 matches live on TV or stream through the DirecTV app on phones, tablets and smart TVs.
SportsMax also covers the games as part of the DirecTV Caribbean package. Caribbean fans can tune in through SportsMax channels or stream through their website and mobile app.
Local stations like Television Nationale d’Haiti and Radio Television Caraibes usually cover big national team games. No official announcement has been made yet. Expect more details from those outlets closer to June.
Live Streaming Options for Haiti Fans
In the US, FOX Sports and Telemundo hold the rights to every match. Haiti’s games air on FS1 (June 13 and June 24) and FOX (June 19). You can stream all three on the FOX One platform or the FOX Sports app.
For Spanish coverage, Telemundo carries 92 of the 104 World Cup games. The Morocco match on June 24 airs on Universo rather than the main Telemundo channel. Every match streams live on Peacock at $7.99 per month and on the Telemundo app.
Other streaming services that carry FOX and Telemundo:
- Fubo: carries FOX, FS1 and Telemundo
- YouTube TV: carries FOX, FS1 and Telemundo ($82.99/mo)
- Hulu + Live TV: carries FOX, FS1 and Telemundo ($89.99/mo)
- Sling TV Blue: carries FOX and FS1 but not Telemundo (around $51/mo)
How to Listen to the World Cup 2026 in Haiti
Radio Caraibes FM usually covers big matches. They broadcast on 94.5 FM out of Port-au-Prince.
Radio Metropole Haiti sits at 100.1 FM with play-by-play in French and Haitian Creole. The station reaches most of the country.
Signal FM at 90.5, Radio Kiskeya at 88.5 and Radio Vision 2000 at 99.3 also cover major sporting events. Radio France Internationale offers French commentary for listeners abroad. BBC World Service covers select matches in English through their digital channels.
Haiti World Cup History & Record
Haiti made it to the 1974 World Cup by winning the 1973 CONCACAF Championship. That was their first trip. Haiti is the only Caribbean country to have ever won the CONCACAF Championship.
Haiti All-Time World Cup Record
| Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| World Cup Appearances | 2 (1974, 2026) |
| Matches Played | 3 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Draws | 0 |
| Losses | 3 |
| Goals Scored | 2 |
| Goals Conceded | 14 |
The 1974 Tournament in West Germany
Haiti drew a brutal Group 4 with Italy, Poland and Argentina — three of the top sides in the tournament.
| Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 15, 1974 | Italy vs. Haiti | 3-1 | Olympiastadion, Munich |
| June 19, 1974 | Haiti vs. Poland | 0-7 | Olympiastadion, Munich |
| June 23, 1974 | Argentina vs. Haiti | 4-1 | Neckarstadion, Stuttgart |
Haiti went home winless. They scored 2 goals and gave up 14. But the tournament still produced one of the most memorable moments in Haitian football history.
Just one minute into the second half against Italy, Emmanuel Sanon ran onto a through ball from Philippe Vorbe and slid the ball past Dino Zoff to put Haiti 1-0 up. That goal ended Zoff’s record run of 1,142 consecutive minutes without conceding in international football. Over 51,000 fans were inside Olympiastadion Munich to witness it. Italy came back to win 3-1 but that moment belongs to Haiti forever. Sanon scored again against Argentina in the final group game. Both of Haiti’s World Cup goals belong to him.
The tournament also had a dark chapter. Defender Ernst Jean-Joseph became the first player in World Cup history to fail a doping test.
Getting to 2026
Haiti could not play any home qualifying games. Gang violence and political instability in Port-au-Prince made it impossible to host international matches. The team played every single CONCACAF Final Round game in Curacao instead — about 500 miles from home.
Coach Sebastien Migne, a Frenchman who took charge in summer 2024, has never been to Haiti due to the security situation. He previously led Kenya to the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.
Haiti’s Final Round qualifying record in Group C:
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| Haiti vs. Honduras | 0-0 D |
| Haiti vs. Costa Rica | 3-3 D |
| Haiti vs. Nicaragua | 3-0 W |
| Honduras vs. Haiti | 3-0 L |
| Haiti vs. Costa Rica | 1-0 W |
| Haiti vs. Nicaragua | 2-0 W |
Haiti topped the group on goal difference over Honduras after both sides finished on 8 points. The final win over Nicaragua sealed it. Louicius Deedson scored in the 9th minute and Ruben Providence added a header just before halftime. People took to the streets across Haiti after the final whistle.
Haiti World Cup Predictions and Analysis
Group C is about as tough as it gets for Haiti. Brazil have won the World Cup five times. Morocco reached the semifinals at Qatar 2022 and knocked out Belgium, Spain and Portugal along the way. Scotland are back at the World Cup for the first time since 1998.
Scotland gives Haiti their best shot at getting points. Both teams need a result badly. A win or draw in Boston puts Haiti in a much better position heading into the Brazil game.
Brazil is the biggest challenge in the group. Haiti will need to defend deep and stay organized. Getting even one point from that game would be a massive achievement.
Morocco is no pushover either. They defend well and know how to grind out results. The Atlanta game is a must-play moment for Haiti if they want any chance of advancing.
Key players to watch: goalkeeper Johny Placide captains the side and kept four clean sheets in qualifying. Jean-Ricner Bellegarde plays midfield for Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League and gives Haiti a genuine top-level presence. He switched international allegiance to Haiti in August 2025. Duckens Nazon is Haiti’s all-time leading scorer and top scorer in qualifying with 6 goals. Frantzdy Pierrot leads the line and was one of the team’s most dangerous forwards throughout the qualifying campaign.
Under the expanded 48-team format, the top two teams in each group advance automatically. Eight of the 16 third-place finishers also move on. That gives Haiti a real path forward even if they do not win the group.
Haiti FIFA World Cup 2026 FAQs
How did Haiti qualify for the 2026 World Cup?
They won CONCACAF Group C on the final matchday by beating Nicaragua 2-0 while Honduras drew with Costa Rica. Both teams had 8 points but Haiti’s better goal difference gave them the automatic spot.
When was Haiti’s last World Cup appearance?
1974 in West Germany. That is a 52-year gap. Haiti is the only Caribbean country to make it back to a second World Cup.
Who coaches Haiti for the 2026 World Cup?
Sebastien Migne runs the team. He is a Frenchman who took the job in summer 2024. He guided Kenya to the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. He has never visited Haiti because it is too dangerous right now.
Why does Haiti play matches away from home?
Port-au-Prince is not safe enough to host international matches. Gang violence and political chaos made it impossible. Haiti played all their Final Round qualifying games in Curacao.
Who are Haiti’s star players to watch?
Johny Placide is the captain and goalkeeper. Jean-Ricner Bellegarde plays in the Premier League for Wolverhampton Wanderers. Duckens Nazon is the all-time leading scorer. Frantzdy Pierrot leads the attack.
Can Haiti advance from Group C?
It is tough but not impossible. Their best shot at points is the Scotland game. A good result there opens the door. Under the new 48-team format, eight third-place teams also advance — so Haiti does not have to finish second to stay alive.
Is Haiti the only Caribbean nation at the World Cup?
Yes. Haiti is the only Caribbean team at the 2026 tournament. They are also the only Caribbean country to qualify twice. Cuba went in 1938. Jamaica made it in 1998. Trinidad and Tobago went in 2006. None of them came back for a second time.
