Scouting report
Haiti arrive at their first World Cup since 1974 carrying the hopes of a football-mad island that has endured immense hardship off the pitch. Les Grenadiers earned their berth through a resilient CONCACAF campaign built on athleticism, organization and flashes of individual brilliance.
This is a squad that mixes hardened European and MLS professionals with talented domestic players. Expectations are modest, but the sense of occasion is enormous — simply being here is historic, and the players will run themselves into the ground for the badge.
Style of play
Compact and disciplined defensively, looking to spring forward through pace on the counter and direct service to a physical front line.
X-factor
Derrick Étienne Jr.'s ability to beat his man and deliver from wide areas can unlock even the most organized defenses.
Outlook
Realistically a group-stage exit, but a competitive draw, a famous point against a fancied side, and an unforgettable return to the world stage are very much within reach.
Key players
Model outlook
Proj. finish
40.0
Exp. points
0.40
Seed Elo
1520
Title-odds trajectory
Champion % across 9 daily snapshots
Full squad
- 158caps
Johny Placide
Free agent · Veteran shot-stopper and leader
- 1220caps
Steward Ceus
Atlanta United · Experienced MLS keeper
- 236caps
Josue Duverger
FC Cincinnati · Promising young goalkeeper
- 242caps
Carlens Arcus
Espérance Tunis · Reliable overlapping right-back
- 350caps
Ricardo Adé
Free agent · Commanding central defender
- 430caps
Andrew Jean-Baptiste
Free agent · Aerial presence at the back
- 535caps
Jems Geffrard
Sligo Rovers · Versatile defensive anchor
- 618caps
Alex Christian
Cavaly AS · Domestic-based stopper
- 1312caps
Garven Metusala
Violette AC · Tough-tackling full-back
- 1410caps
Wadson Dorméus
Real Hope FA · Energetic young defender
- 1528caps
Jean-Kevin Duverne
Brest · Ligue 1 calm in defence
- 740caps
Derrick Étienne Jr.
Columbus Crew · Direct creative winger
- 838caps
Soni Mustivar
Free agent · Combative midfield enforcer
- 1032caps
Steeven Saba
Free agent · Playmaker and set-piece taker
- 1614caps
Carlin Bonnaire
Cavaly AS · Box-to-box runner
- 1711caps
Leverton Pierre
Violette AC · Tidy domestic midfielder
- 1822caps
Danley Jean Jacques
Monza · Tireless central engine
- 194caps
Jean Ricner Bellegarde
Wolverhampton · Premier League technical spark
- 936caps
Frantzdy Pierrot
Gaziantep · Powerful target striker
- 1145caps
Duckens Nazon
Free agent · Prolific poaching forward
- 2030caps
Roberto Lopes
Shamrock Rovers · Adaptable attacking utility
- 2125caps
Fabrice Picault
Houston Dynamo · Pacey wing threat
- 229caps
Don Deedson Louicius
Westerlo · Rising young forward
World Cup history
2022
Did not qualify / Group stage