Haitian men’s soccer team is back after over 50 years in the 2026 World Cup championship. The team recently made it to the World Cup after qualifying by beating Honduras, Costa Rica, and Nicaragua. This will be their second appearance at the World Cup. Get familiar with the men behind the Haiti 2026 World Cup national team and how this incredible victory marked a new dawn in Haitian football history.
In a shocking yet well-deserved victory, the Haitian men’s national soccer squad made history as they beat Nicaragua 2 -0 on November 18, 2025, to secure their spot in the 2026 World Cup, joining the other teams of qualifiers. Many Haitians were filled with gratitude, tears, joy, prayers, and more as they experienced this emotional moment for their country.
Haiti has had a rough time these past few years, ranging from serious gang crimes, instability, and natural disasters. They have seen more health crises than in previous years, with widespread fear among citizens. Due to these issues, Haiti’s men’s team could not play any home games in the country. Their home games were played in the neighboring nation, Curaçao, in Willemstad.
The team’s head coach, Sébastien Migné, has also been affected by the insecurity in the country and has never stepped into the country despite being the team’s coach. The team was unable to practice in their home stadium, which was a hindrance to their performance; however, they turned it into a motivator for them.
“It’s impossible because it’s too dangerous,” Migne said, referring to the country’s insecurity. He added,”I usually live in the countries where I work, but I can’t here. There are no more international flights landing there.”
Meet the 2026 national Haitian men’s soccer team, which includes Placide, Lacroix, Delcroix, Adé, Arcus, Pierre, Bellegarde, Providence, Casimir, Deedson, and Pierrot. Substitutions: Duverger, Pierre, Expérience, Lambese, Métusala, Thermoncy, Attys, Sainté, Etienne, Nazon, Pacius.
Meet The Haitian Men’s Soccer Team, Making History By Going To The 2026 World Cup
Hannes Delcroix
Although born in Haiti, the 26-year-old moved to Kalmthout, in Belgium, as a child. He plays center back and was previously a player on the Belgium team. in 2023, he moved to the Premier League club Burnley and is on loan to Swansea City for the 2025 season. Apart from football, he is a lover and father, sharing two kids with his partner, Marie-Ange Djomo
Duckens Moïse Nazon
Nazon, a striker for the Haiti national team. The 31-year-old is of French nationality after acquiring it as a child, although he was born to Haitians. He currently plays for the Iranian club, Esteghlal.
Jean-Ricner Bellegarde
Bellegarde was born in France in 1998. He gained attention after delivering an assist to Belgian footballer Viktor Klonaridis in a match against Stade de Reims. He currently plays for the English club Wolverhampton Wanderers as a midfielder after signing a £12.8m contract. In addition, he is the first Haitian-represented player to appear in the Premier League.
Derrick Etienne Jr
Etienne was born in Virgina and started his career really early. He was one of the youngest players on the team when he joined the U-14 level at the New York Red Bulls Academy. His abilities seem to be as a result of good genes, as his father, Derrick Sr., was also a footballer and played for the Richmond Kickers. He is currently a winger for Toronto FC.
Ricardo Ade
Ade’s career really took off in 2017 when a video of him playing for Miami United was sent by an agent to the president of Primera B de Chile club Magallanes, leading to the club hiring Adé. Adé started playing for Haiti in 2016. He was the captain in 2021. In additon, he has been playing for the Ecuador club L.D.U. Quito since 2023.
Leverton Pierre
Pierre is a midfielder that started his career at a Haitian club, CS Saint-Louis. Subsequently, he moved to Bastia in 2017, signing his first professional contract. He is currently on a one-year contract with Liga Portugal 2 club Vizela in 2025.
Ruben Providence
Providence is one of the youngest players on the team. He was born in France and played the France U19s. The 24-year-old is currently signed on a three-year contract with the Netherlands club Almere City.
Duke Lacroix
Duke, born in the United States, is a defender. The New Jersey native played soccer throughout his University days at the University of Pennsylvania. He is currently with Sacramento Republic FC and played for the Colorado Springs Switchbacks. He is married to his partner, Lizzy Hilton.
Josué Duverger
The Canadian-born is currently signed as a goalkeeper for Rheinlandliga club Cosmos Koblenz. Although he was born in Montreal, his career started in Portugal, and his debut was in the United Arab Emirates.
Garven-Michée Metusala
The Canadian-born football player is under contract with Colorado Springs Switchbacks. During the 2017 Canada Summer Games in Winnipeg, he was an assistant captain with Team Quebec. His longest stay was with Forge FC, where he was for four years between 2021 and 2024.
Danley Jean Jacques
Danley is known for being a versatile player able to perform in midfield or defense positions. Last year, he signed with the American club Philadelphia Union for a €1.4 million transfer fee.
Woobens Pacius
The 6’1ft athlete was born and raised in Canada. In 2017, He played for the CF Montreal Academy before taking a break due to a knee injury from 2018 to 2019. He is now with Nashville SC on a two-year contract and on loan to Florida’s Tampa Bay Rowdies.
We wish the Haitian Men’s National Team the very best during the 2026 World Cup!
