Haiti Adjusts World Cup 2026 Jersey After FIFA Review
Haiti’s football team has revised its World Cup 2026 jerseys following concerns raised by FIFA over aspects of the original design depicting a scene from the nation’s fight for independence, Reuters reported.
Saeta, a Colombia-based sportswear manufacturer, confirmed on Wednesday that the shirts, created in partnership with the Haitian Football Federation, were altered after FIFA’s review process. The company stated that the design aimed to honour Haiti’s history and celebrate the country’s pride, resilience, and national spirit, rather than convey a political message.
“During the review process, FIFA determined that certain visual elements could be interpreted differently under its equipment regulations and ultimately requested modifications to the design,” Saeta said in a statement cited by Reuters. “While this interpretation differed from our intention, Saeta respected the process and implemented the final requirements communicated by FIFA.”
Neither FIFA nor the Haitian Football Federation has issued an immediate comment on the issue.
The jersey modification issue arises mere days before Haiti begins their World Cup campaign in Group C. The Caribbean team will open against Scotland in Boston on Saturday, followed by a match against five-time champions Brazil later in the group stage. Haiti will complete their group fixtures against Morocco on June 25.
As teams finalise their preparations for football’s premier event, excitement is mounting across the three host nations — Canada, Mexico, and the United States — which are jointly hosting the World Cup for the first time.
In California, Governor Gavin Newsom welcomed the Consuls General of Canada and Mexico in a symbolic celebration of the tri-nation tournament. Sharing the occasion on X, Newsom highlighted California’s readiness to host matches and praised the partnership between the three countries.
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“FIFA World Cup ready! It’s an honour for California to celebrate with our partners in Canada and Mexico ahead of the world’s biggest sporting event,” Newsom wrote.