Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Fantasy campaign, we’re taking a closer look at each nation competing at this summer’s tournament, highlighting their recent form, qualifying matches, key players and more.
Next up, Haiti.
The minnows arrive at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as one of the tournament outsiders. The bookies, indeed, give them just a 0.9% chance of topping Group C!
This will be Haiti’s first World Cup appearance in 52 years after previously featuring at the 1974 tournament. That alone makes this a huge moment for the nation.
Ranked 83rd in the world, Haiti are the second-lowest ranked side at the World Cup.
While they’ll be expected to bow out at the first hurdle, they have qualities which could trouble several teams. Speed is one of their biggest strengths, while their players work relentlessly off the ball and they can be dangerous on the counter-attack.
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THE ROAD TO QUALIFICATION
Whilst Haiti impressed with convincing wins against Aruba and Nicaragua, as well as a surprise victory over Costa Rica, there are still major question marks surrounding their overall quality.
Heavy defeats to both Honduras and Curacao exposed some of their weaknesses, and those results have raised doubts about how competitive they can be against stronger opposition.
Looking at the xG and xG conceded in the final round of CONCACAF qualification, Haiti were concerningly outside the top six for both:
BIGGEST GOAL THREATS IN QUALIFICATION
Duckens Nazon (€6.0m) finished qualifying as Haiti’s top scorer after netting six goals from an xG total of 4.20. The 32-year-old remains one of Haiti’s biggest attacking threats, although there are doubts surrounding his role and whether he will consistently start matches during the tournament.
Fellow forward Deedson (€4.2m) also impressed during qualifying. He scored four goals and produced 17 shots, which was the second-highest total among his teammates. However, just like Nazon, game-time could become an issue heading into the World Cup.
Why? Haiti’s successful pursuit of Sunderland’s Wilson Isidor, a former France youth international. He looks set to lead the line this summer.
MOST CREATIVE PLAYERS IN QUALIFYING
Central midfielder Danley Jean Jacques (€4.7m) played a key role during qualifying. Not only was he one of Haiti’s most reliable players for minutes, he also produced more assists than any of his teammates with three.
We should also highlight the output of left-back Duke Lacroix (€3.5m). The defender assisted twice in 782 minutes of game-time. Whilst those numbers were not far ahead of his teammates, it remains impressive considering his defensive role.
SINCE QUALIFYING
| Date | Opposition | Result | Goalscorers | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 March 2026 | v Tunisia | 1-0 (L) | – | – |
| 31 March 2026 | v Iceland | 1-1 (D) | Isidor | Pierrot |
| 3 June 2026 | v New Zealand | 4-0 (W) | Providence, Pierrot, Joseph, Lacroix | Isidor, Arcus, Pierott |
| 6 June 2026 | v Peru | 1-2 (L) | Isidor | Deedson |
Haiti had struggled to convince in March’s friendlies but they’ll have been buoyed by their performances in June.
A thumping 4-0 win over New Zealand was a tonic, especially as the Kiwis had a strong team out.
Even in defeat against Peru, Haiti scored first, and it wasn’t until the manager made mass substitutions that Peru then scored their two goals. Both of Peru’s strikes came after the 80th minute, and Haiti had changed seven of their starting XI by that point.
WORLD CUP FIXTURES
In all likelihood, it’s win or bust in Round 1 for both Haiti and Scotland.
Even then, you can see the magnitude of Haiti’s task when looking at the win/draw/lose match odds:
TOP FANTASY PICKS
Let’s be honest: Haiti players are not going to be top of many shopping lists.
But for those die-hard patriots and fans, or perhaps just looking for a dirt-cheap midfielder, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde (€4.7m) fits the bill.
The Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder did not produce huge attacking numbers during qualifying, but then he didn’t even declare for his nation until mid-2025.
He started all six qualifying games after that and is expected to play a key role for Haiti during the tournament.
Bellegarde should also benefit from a share of corners and direct free-kicks, which could boost his assist potential in any given match.
Sunderland forward Wilson Isidor (€5.0m) has impressed in the Premier League this season, which is no easy feat in a newly promoted side.
Having only made his debut in March of this year, the French-born attacker is expected to spearhead the attack this summer.
He’s delivered attacking returns in his last three international outings, indeed,
Interest in the Haitian defence looks set to be negligible. Even Duke Lacroix ($3.5m), who exhibited some attacking threat during qualification, is probably off the menu now after failing to start either June friendly.
You won’t find a starting Fantasy defender cheaper than nailed centre-half Ricardo Ade ($3.5m), at least.
