Haiti football team to wear Polish flag on jerseys at 2026 World Cup

Haiti's national football team will appear at the 2026 FIFA World Cup wearing jerseys that display the Polish flag. The design honors the historic participation of Polish legionaries in Haiti's 1803 battle for independence, a link that resurfaced as the Caribbean nation returned to the tournament after a 52‑year absence.

Initial online posts suggested a fake news claim that the Polish flag would be a commercial accent on Haiti's kits. The rumor was corrected after the Colombian manufacturer Saeta clarified that the blue‑white motif represents the historic Haitian flag used during the Vertières battle, not the Polish national colors. The tribute is being highlighted on social media as a reminder of the two‑century‑old Polish contribution to Haiti's freedom.

The 2026 World Cup will be staged in the United States, Mexico and Canada, featuring 48 qualified teams. Haiti will face Scotland, Brazil and Morocco in the group stage, while Poland will not qualify for the tournament.