According to verified reports, a former Belgian international footballer, known as a 'Red Devil,' has confirmed his participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but under the flag of Haiti. The player, whose name has not been officially disclosed in the source, has switched national allegiance through FIFA eligibility rules, likely due to Haitian ancestry.
The 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, will mark Haiti's first appearance in the tournament since 1974. The Haitian national team qualified after a strong performance in the CONCACAF qualifiers, securing their spot in the 48-team expanded format.
FIFA regulations allow players to change national teams if they have a genuine connection to the country through birth, parentage, or grandparentage, and if they have not played in a competitive match for their previous senior national team. The player in question reportedly meets these criteria.
This move has generated significant interest in both Belgium and Haiti, as it brings experience from European football to the Haitian squad. The exact identity of the player remains unconfirmed pending official announcement from the Haitian Football Federation.
