Haiti

Haiti enters the Gold Cup as one of the region’s most storied and resilient teams. The nation boasts a proud history, having won the tournament as hosts in 1973 and finishing as runners-up in 1971 and 1977.

In the modern Gold Cup era, Haiti has made nine appearances since 2000, reaching the semi-finals in 2019 where they pushed Mexico to extra time before falling 1-0.

The 2023 Gold Cup saw Les Grenadiers advance to the knockout stage, only to be edged out by Mexico in the quarterfinals. Their overall Gold Cup record stands at 11 wins, 5 draws, and 13 losses, with 36 goals scored and 38 conceded.

With no professional football being played in the country due to the unrest and violence, all of Haiti’s players are based outside the country and all at different clubs.

That limits the opportunity for creating a cohesive playing unit, but where Haiti will find total unity will be in their fierce and uncompromising approach. They will not be intimidated but they will intimidate the faint-hearted.

Star Players

• Duckens Nazon (Kayserispor) – The talismanic leader of Haiti’s attack and a goal machine with a knack for the spectacular. Born in France, Nazon announced himself on the Gold Cup stage in 2015, scoring both of Haiti’s group-stage goals. He has scored 39 times in 67 appearances for Haiti.

• Frantzdy Pierrot (AEK Athens) – A powerful presence alongside Nazon, renowned for his physicality and lethal finishing as a vital partner up top. He has scored 30 times in 36 appearances for Haiti.
• Johny Placide (SC Bastia) – The veteran guardian and captain, anchoring Haiti’s defense with experience and authority.
• Carlens Arcus (Angers SCO) – A dynamic right-back with international pedigree, combining defensive reliability with attacking support.
• Ricardo Adé (LDU Quito) – A commanding central defender bringing leadership and composure to the back line.
• Mikael Cantave (Vancouver FC) – The creative engine in midfield, linking defense and attack with vision and technical skill.

Head Coach

Sébastien Migné is a respected French football coach renowned for his expertise in developing national teams across Africa and the Caribbean. Previously managing the DR Congo and Kenya national teams, Migné was appointed Haiti head coach in 2024, bringing tactical discipline and a pragmatic, results-oriented approach.

Schedule

• June 15, 2025: vs Saudi Arabia (GC) – San Diego, Snapdragon Stadium
• June 19, 2025: vs Trinidad & Tobago (GC) – Houston, Shell Energy Stadium
• June 22, 2025: vs USA (GC) – Dallas, AT&T Stadium

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