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Haiti at the World Cup is more than an underdog tale – it is the story of global migration
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Haiti's 2026 World Cup squad, making their first appearance since 1974, will feature only 10 of 26 players born in the country, illustrating the broader story of Haitian diaspora and global migration patterns.
Haiti at the World Cup is more than an underdog tale – it is the story of global migration
Two men rest in front of a banner of the Haitian national football team in Petion-ville, Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on April 14, 2026. Clarens Siffroy/AFP via Getty Images
When Haiti’s soccer team lines up against Scotland on June 13, 2026, its players will be representing the Caribbean nation at a World Cup for the first time since 1974. They will also embody the complexities and possibilities of Haiti and its diaspora.
Of the 26 players selected for the squad, only 10 were born in Haiti. And just
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