Gold Cup, Women’s World Cup and U-17: A Month of Challenges for Haiti

Three Haitian national teams are preparing for crucial matches over the next three weeks. A spot in the 2027 Gold Cup, a place at the 2027 Women’s World Cup and another appearance at the U-17 World Cup are all at stake.

The Grenadiers: a two-legged showdown with the United States

Haiti’s senior men’s team will open the Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals against the United States on November 14 at Nu Stadium in Miami. The return leg is scheduled for November 17 at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati.

Led by Lenny Joseph and Wilson Isidor, the Haitian attack will try to topple a U.S. side that includes Neil Pierre, a defender of Haitian descent. A place at the 2027 Gold Cup is on the line at the end of the tie.

The U-17s: World Cup in Qatar kicks off against France

The young Grenadiers are preparing to take part in their fourth FIFA U-17 World Cup.

Drawn in Group D alongside France, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia, the Haitian team will open against France on November 19. It will then face Uruguay on November 22 before wrapping up the group stage against Saudi Arabia on November 25.

The Grenadières: a clash with Mexico with the World Cup in sight

Haiti’s women’s team, led by star Melchie Daëlle Dumornay, will face Mexico on November 28 in Texas in the quarterfinals of the Concacaf W Championship.

The Grenadières must win their quarterfinal to reach the semifinals and automatically secure qualification for the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil.