Haiti's 26-man WC roster set; camp opens Port St. Lucie May 24

With the FIFA World Cup opening in 22 days, Haiti's preparations are entering their most concrete phase. The Fédération Haïtienne de Football (FHF) officially unveiled its 26-player roster on May 15, 2026 — a squad built predominantly on diaspora talent drawn from Europe, MLS, and Latin America.

Three MLS players headline the selection: Philadelphia Union midfielder Danley Jean Jacques, FC Dallas forward Don Deedson Louicius, and Toronto FC forward Derrick Etienne Jr., who has previously represented Atlanta United, FC Cincinnati, Columbus Crew, and Red Bull New York. Veteran goalkeeper Johny Placide anchors the back line. European-based defenders include Carlens Arcus (Angers SCO), Jean Kévin Duverne (La Gantoise), and Wilguens Paugain (Zulte Waregem).

Head coach Sébastien Migné — the French manager who guided Haiti to qualification despite, notably, never having set foot in the country — will oversee a two-week training camp at the voco Sandpiper All-Inclusive Resort in Port St. Lucie, Florida, running from May 24 to June 8, ahead of the team's move to Miami for the tournament itself.

Haiti are drawn in Group C alongside Brazil, Morocco, and Scotland. It is the nation's second World Cup appearance ever — and first since 1974, a gap of 52 years.