FIFA World Cup 2026: Haiti forced to change kit over war imagery
Summary
Haiti had to change their World Cup 2026 soccer jersey because FIFA did not allow a drawing of a historic battle on it. The shirt showed the Battle of Vertieres from 1803, which helped Haiti gain independence, but FIFA rules ban political or religious images on uniforms.Key Facts
- Haiti’s original jersey showed the Battle of Vertieres, a key event in their fight for independence in 1803.
- FIFA banned the design because their rules do not allow political, religious, or personal messages or images on team kits.
- The jersey was produced by Colombian company Saeta, which agreed to alter the design after FIFA’s request.
- Haitian players wore the original shirt in two warm-up games in Florida against New Zealand and Peru.
- Haiti will play their first World Cup match in 52 years on June 13 against Scotland in Boston.
- Their other group matches will be against Brazil on June 19 in Philadelphia and Morocco on June 24 in Atlanta.
- Saeta stated the design was meant to honor Haitians working for the country's future, not to be political.
- The World Cup 2026 is being hosted in the United States among other countries.
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