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Haiti unveils official squad for historic 2026 FIFA World Cup appearance
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Haiti unveils official squad for historic 2026 FIFA World Cup appearance

From Haiti Libre · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Haiti's national football team, the Grenadiers, has officially announced its squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
  • The selection of 26 players marks a historic qualification for the team, carrying the hopes of the Haitian people.
  • The Grenadiers will play warm-up matches against New Zealand and Peru before the tournament begins in June.

In a moment of national pride, Haiti's national football team, the Grenadiers, has officially revealed the 26 players selected to represent the nation at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

This historic qualification, a first for the team, carries immense significance for the Haitian people, with each player embodying the courage, sacrifice, passion, and hope of over 12 million citizens. The squad, led by French coach Sebastien Mignรฉ, features a mix of talent playing in various leagues across Europe and the Americas, including notable players like Johnny Placide and Duckens Nazon.

The Grenadiers are set to embark on a series of crucial preparatory matches. They will face New Zealand on June 2nd and Peru on June 5th, aiming to fine-tune their strategy and build team cohesion before the tournament kicks off.

The article also provides details on Haiti's group stage matches in the World Cup, scheduled to be held across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Haiti will face Scotland on June 13th in Boston and Brazil on June 19th in Philadelphia, marking their debut on the world's biggest football stage.

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Originally published by Haiti Libre in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.