Haiti

🌍 World Cup Story

Haiti's sole previous World Cup was in 1974 in West Germany, where they memorably took the lead against Italy through Emmanuel Sanon — only the second goal Italy had conceded in World Cup history at that point. They lost 3-1 and exited in the group stage. Since then, Haiti has been plagued by political instability and devastating natural disasters — including the catastrophic 2010 earthquake. That this small, struggling nation has qualified for the 2026 World Cup is a story of extraordinary sporting resilience. Their qualification came through a tough CONCACAF process and was met with national celebrations. This is a team playing for much more than football.