Haiti's 26-Man WC Roster Set; Florida Camp Opens May 24

With the tournament 21 days away, Haiti's preparation is taking concrete shape. The Haitian Football Federation (FHF) officially unveiled its 26-player roster on May 15, 2026, confirming a squad drawn overwhelmingly from the diaspora. The list is headlined by veteran goalkeeper Johny Placide and striker Duckens Nazon, and includes three MLS representatives: Philadelphia Union midfielder Danley Jean Jacques, FC Dallas forward Don Deedson Louicius, and Toronto FC forward Derrick Etienne Jr. European-based selections add depth: Carlens Arcus (Angers, Ligue 1), Martin Expérience (Nancy, Ligue 2), Jean-Kévin Duverne (Gent, Belgian Pro League), and Duke Lacroix (Colorado — unconfirmed club details at press time).

Haiti will open their pre-tournament training camp at the voco Sandpiper All-Inclusive Resort in Port St. Lucie, Florida, running May 24 – June 8 — placing the squad conveniently within the diaspora heartland of South Florida.

In the group stage, Les Grenadiers face a formidable Group C: Brazil, Morocco, and Scotland. Haiti qualified for this tournament by topping CONCACAF Group C, sealing the berth with a 2–0 victory over Nicaragua in November 2024 — their first World Cup appearance since 1974, a gap of 52 years.

Immigration concerns have shadowed fan travel plans, with reports that many Haitian supporters in the United States may face barriers attending matches in person.