Haiti's national football team has been forced to urgently redesign its World Cup jerseys after FIFA rejected the original design for containing a political message, according to multiple reports. The jerseys featured the phrase 'Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité' — the national motto of Haiti — which FIFA deemed political.
The decision comes just four days before Haiti's opening match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup against [opponent], scheduled for June 14. The Haitian Football Federation confirmed the change, stating they had to order new kits without the slogan to comply with FIFA regulations.
FIFA rules prohibit political statements on team uniforms. The original design was intended to honor Haiti's history and national identity, but the governing body ruled it violated these guidelines. Haiti is making its first World Cup appearance since 1974.
