Haiti has officially unveiled its 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking the nation's first appearance on football's biggest stage since 1974. The Caribbean side will kick off their Group C campaign against Scotland on June 13, with a 2:00 AM BST start time on June 14, before facing five-time champions Brazil and 2022 semifinalists Morocco.

Headlining the squad are Sunderland striker Wilson Isidor and Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, both of whom bring top-level European experience to the team. The squad is built around the prolific goalscoring of Duckens Nazon, Haiti's all-time leading scorer with 44 goals in 76 appearances, who was instrumental in topping their Concacaf qualifying group.

Notably, Haiti achieved qualification despite having to play all home matches at neutral venues due to the country's ongoing security crisis—a testament to their resilience and determination. The squad features a mix of international experience and emerging talent, with players plying their trade across clubs in France, Germany, Belgium, the United States, and beyond.

Goalkeepers include veteran Johnny Placide (Bastia), Alexandre Pierre (Sochaux), and Josué Duverger (FC Cosmos Koblenz). The defense is anchored by Carlens Arcus (Angers) and Martin Expérience (Nancy), while the midfield boasts creativity from Bellegarde and Jean-Jacques Danley (Philadelphia Union). Up front, Isidor joins Nazon, along with Frantzdy Pierrot (Caykur Rizespor) and Yassin Fortune (Vizela), giving Haiti a potent attacking threat.

For Scotland, this presents a challenging opener against a team hungry to make history. Haiti's blend of European-based stars and domestic grit makes them a dangerous opponent in what promises to be a thrilling group stage. As the World Cup countdown continues, all eyes will be on how this determined squad performs on the global stage.