Haiti Forced to Change World Cup Jerseys Over 'Political' Battle Design
Summary
Haiti will wear a changed jersey at the FIFA World Cup after FIFA said the original design included political images. The design showed the Battle of Vertières, an important event in Haiti’s history, but FIFA’s rules do not allow political messages on team uniforms.Key Facts
- Haiti’s original World Cup jersey showed artwork about the Battle of Vertières from 1803.
- The Battle of Vertières was a key fight that led to Haiti’s independence from France.
- FIFA prohibits political, religious, or personal messages on World Cup team kits.
- FIFA asked Haiti to change their jersey just days before their first match.
- The jersey was made by Saeta in partnership with the Haitian Football Federation.
- Haiti will play in the 2026 World Cup with the revised jersey design.
- This is Haiti’s first World Cup appearance in over 50 years.
- Haiti is in a group with Scotland, Brazil, and Morocco, and will play Scotland first on June 13.
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