Haiti's national football team had to redesign its 2026 World Cup jerseys after FIFA raised concerns that the original design too closely resembled the flag of Poland. The issue was first reported by Haitian media on June 10, 2026.
The original jersey featured a horizontal bicolor of red over blue, which FIFA officials noted was nearly identical to Poland's white-over-red flag, albeit with different colors. FIFA's regulations require that national team kits avoid confusion with other national symbols.
Haiti's football federation (FHF) confirmed the change, stating that the new design incorporates a vertical stripe pattern with the national coat of arms more prominently displayed. The FHF said the redesign was completed in time for the tournament, which begins on June 11, 2026.
This is Haiti's first World Cup appearance since 1974. The team is in Group D alongside France, Argentina, and Saudi Arabia.
