On Thursday, February 12, 2026, our U-17 Grenadiers, after their 2-1 victory against the Guatemalan national team, the "Matao" (https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-46828-haiti-flash-our-u-17-grenadiers-qualify-for-the-qatar-2026-world-cup.html), and their qualification for the U-17 Men's World Cup, Qatar 2026, returned home where they received a warm welcome upon their arrival at Cap-Haïtien International Airport.

After four previous World Cup qualifications in this age group: 2007 (South Korea), 2019 (Brazil), 2025 (Qatar), and 2026 (Qatar), the goal for this new team is to achieve their first World Cup victory. Our Grenadiers are ready to defend our national colors at this competition, which will take place in November 2026 (official dates are not yet known).

After a break, the U-17 Grenadiers will resume training. The Haitian Football Federation (FHF) will announce a schedule of their preparation stages at a later date.

List of countries qualified for this World Cup: Mexico, Panama, Haiti, Costa Rica, United States, Cuba, Jamaica, Honduras

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