Presidency

"Congratulations to the national team! We are giving the Haitian people an extraordinary gift tonight. The historic victory against Nicaragua [2-0] https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-46239-haiti-flash-haiti-has-qualified-for-the-2026-world-cup-video.html opens the door to the 2026 World Cup for Haiti. We played with courage, discipline, determination, and boundless love for the flag. Every action on the field brought hope, pride, and joy to an entire nation. On this symbolic day of November 18, we remind the country that when we come together, when we play as a team, we can achieve wonders. We can rewrite history. Thank you for this magnificent victory. The Haitian people are proud of you !"

President Laurent Saint-Cyr

Laurent Saint-Cyr, the pro tempore President and Coordinator of the Transition Council, extends his warmest congratulations to the senior men’s national football team for their resounding victory against Nicaragua and their historic qualification for the 2026 World Cup.

On this highly symbolic day of November 18, the anniversary of the Battle of Vertières, the Grenadiers offered the Haitian people a moment of profound pride and national unity. Their remarkable performance is a reminder that, despite the hardships, Haiti remains strong, resilient, and ready to write a new chapter in its history.

Laurent Saint-Cyr commends the team’s exceptional performance during these qualifiers. This qualification rekindles hope, inspires the youth, strengthens national cohesion, and restores to the entire nation the conviction that together, anything is possible.

Through their commitment, discipline, passion, and determination, the Grenadiers proudly represent the Nation and demonstrate, once again, the strength of unity and self-improvement.

The President of the Transitional Presidential Council, Laurent Saint-Cyr, reaffirms the State's commitment to supporting Haitian sport and all those who, through their talent and dedication, contribute to Haiti's international standing and nurture the hope for a better future.

Haitian Football Federation

"November 18, 1803 / November 18, 2025 ! We have made history again ! Proof that we are true heirs of Dessalines, Christophe, Toussaint... We never give up! Yes, this is worth celebrating !"

Embassy of Haiti in France

"The Embassy of Haiti in France extends its warmest congratulations to the national football team for its historic and spectacular qualification for the 2026 World Cup. Grenadye Alaso! Ayiti nan Mondyal !"

Embassy of Spain in Haiti

"The Embassy of Spain in Haiti warmly congratulates the Haitian Football Federation (FHF) on the Grenadiers’ qualification for the FIFA World Cup finals. A spectacular achievement awaited since 1974! Spain and Haiti will be at the World Cup !"

Embassy of France in Haiti

"Congratulations to the Haitian national football team for its qualification for the 2026 World Cup! Fifty-one years later, the Grenadiers, inspired by the spirit of Vertières, have once again written their name in football history on this November 18th." Congratulations also to their coach, Sébastien Migné, for leading this superb team to this achievement. Ayiti nan mondyal !"

Ministry of Haitians Living Abroad (MHAVE)

"Congratulations to the Grenadiers for their historic qualification for the 2026 World Cup. We salute the courage, discipline, and passion of the national team, which has once again brought honor to its country. A big thank you and our heartfelt congratulations to all the Haitians in the diaspora who traveled to support the team. Our presence gave this match a unique energy! Together, we will continue to make Haiti shine. We will go even further."

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