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The announcement Friday confirmed a squad built on the momentum of a remarkable qualifying campaign and the desire to make a lasting impression on the sport's biggest stage.\n\nFor Haiti, the 2026 tournament represents a return to a summit not visited since their debut in West Germany in 1974. That lone appearance ended in a group-stage exit, but the current generation carries a different pedigree, with a dozen players actively competing across top European leagues. Migné’s selections underscore a philosophy of mixing established performers with emerging voices, a formula that unlocked the path to this summer's finals.\n\nAt the forefront of the attacking unit is Wilson Isidor, the 24-year-old Sunderland striker who received his first senior call-up in March and has quickly become a focal point. His pace and finishing ability in the Championship offer Haiti a direct threat in transition, something that will be vital against the defensive organization of Scotland and the star power of Brazil. Isidor’s rise from the French academy system to English football mirrors the journey many dual nationals have taken before committing to the Grenadiers.\n\nAlongside him, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde brings Premier League experience from Wolverhampton Wanderers, having made the switch from Strasbourg in 2023. The midfielder’s box-to-box energy and technical quality provide a link between defense and attack that Haiti lacked in previous cycles. His familiarity with the French school of football — where he developed for over a decade — aligns perfectly with the squad’s core identity, forged through academies in Ligue 1 and Ligue 2.\n\nThat identity is reinforced by the five France-based players selected, creating a tactical spine that stretches from the third division National to Ligue 1. Goalkeeper Alexandre Pierre plies his trade at Sochaux, while Johny Placide of Bastia and Martin Expérience of Nancy represent the Ligue 2 contingent. In the top flight, Carlens Arcus (Angers) and Josué Casimir (Auxerre) add top-tier experience. This concentration of talent in the French pyramid ensures a level of collective understanding and tactical discipline that Migné has exploited throughout qualifying.\n\nOne of the most intriguing inclusions is Lenny Joseph, the Ludogorets forward who recently lifted the Bulgarian Cup. Born in Paris, the 23-year-old had never been called up by Haiti before this squad announcement, making his selection a clear signal that Migné is actively recruiting diaspora talent to deepen the player pool. Joseph’s versatility across the front line and his success in European competition offer a wildcard option in a group where Haiti will need to maximize every scoring opportunity.\n\nThe road to 2026 was no accident. Haiti overturned long odds in the CONCACAF qualifiers, finishing above more fancied nations to secure an automatic berth. That achievement — described in French media as a \"véritable exploit\" — has already altered the perception of Caribbean football. Now, with a squad anchored by players from England, France, Bulgaria and beyond, the Grenadiers carry a belief that they can compete beyond just participation.\n\nGroup C presents a microcosm of football’s global hierarchy. Brazil enter as perennial favorites, bringing a flair and depth that overwhelm most opponents. Scotland, bruised from near misses in recent major tournaments, will battle with a physical, set-piece-driven approach. Morocco, semi-finalists in 2022, blend technique and tenacity. For Haiti, each match is a distinct tactical puzzle, but the cohesion Migné has fostered — built on shared linguistic and footballing roots — could prove the equalizer.\n\nMigné’s final selection also reflects careful squad management in a condensed tournament. With 26 names allowed, he has covered every position with dual options, ensuring that the physical demands of facing Brazil’s relentless attack or Scotland’s high press do not overwhelm his side late in matches. The inclusion of multiple French-based defenders and midfielders speaks to a priority on resilience and shape.\n\nFor Haitian football, this squad is more than a list of names; it is a statement of intent after decades in the international wilderness. The fusion of Isidor’s clinical edge, Bellegarde’s dynamism, and the French core’s steadiness creates a team that could surprise. If the Grenadiers can harness the underdog spirit that carried them through qualifying, their second World Cup adventure may well write a new chapter.\n\nBased on reporting from L'Equipe.","news","Haiti's 26-man World Cup squad includes Sunderland's Wilson Isidor, Wolves' Jean-Ricner Bellegarde and five Ligue 1\u002FLigue 2 players, plus debutant Lenny Joseph.","330782598777278465","0","2026-05-15T16:42:33Z","why-haiti-called-up-isidor-bellegarde-for-2026-world-cup","L'Equipe","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lequipe.fr\u002FFootball\u002FActualites\u002FWilson-isidor-et-jean-ricner-bellegarde-parmi-les-joueurs-appeles-par-haiti-pour-la-coupe-du-monde-2026\u002F1676077#at_medium=RSS_feeds","326222713054040064","Haiti",[72,75,76,77,78,79,80,81,82,83,84,85,86,87,88,89,90],"326257546459353088","326255037997125632","326257781038387200","326257572564701184","326257572183019520","326257535851958272","326257536296554496","326257567338598400","326222711569256448","326222712429088768","326222712219373568","326222711447621632","326257584472330240","326257664751308800","326257696737071104","326222711682502656",[73,92,93,94,95,96,97,98,99,100,101,102,103,104,105,106,107],"Sunderland","Strasbourg","Sochaux","Bastia","Nancy","Angers","Auxerre","Ludogorets","Brazil","Scotland","Morocco","France","Wanderers","Bulgaria","Diaspora","England","Why Haiti Called Up Isidor & Bellegarde for 2026 World Cup",[110,137,169,198],{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":64,"excerpt":111,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":112,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"matchId":67,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":113,"slug":114,"sourceName":70,"sourceURL":115,"teamId":116,"teamName":117,"teamIds":118,"teamNames":127,"title":136},"Guéla Doué scored and assisted as Ivory Coast beat France 2-1 in a friendly, outshining his brother Désiré who featured for Les Bleus in the sibling showdown.","338200147588550657","2026-06-05T04:00:00Z","guela-doue-downs-brother-s-france-ivorian-2-1-win","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lequipe.fr\u002FFootball\u002FArticle\u002FUn-but-et-une-passe-decisive-contre-la-france-la-soiree-de-reve-pour-guela-doue-avec-la-cote-d-ivoire\u002F1681944#at_medium=RSS_feeds","326222712533946368","Ivory Coast",[116,86,76,119,120,121,122,81,123,124,125,126],"326257536145559552","326222711401484288","326222767416414208","326257536078450688","326257537865224192","326257686389723136","326257535994564608","326222707169431552",[117,103,93,128,129,130,131,98,132,133,134,135],"Rennes","Belgium","Lesotho","Paris Saint Germain","Estoril","Together","Nantes","Anderlecht","Guéla Doué downs brother's France: Ivorian 2-1 win",{"awayTeamId":138,"awayTeamName":139,"body":-1,"category":64,"excerpt":140,"homeTeamId":141,"homeTeamName":142,"id":143,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"matchId":144,"matchName":145,"publishedAt":146,"slug":147,"sourceName":148,"sourceURL":149,"teamId":141,"teamName":142,"teamIds":150,"teamNames":159,"title":168},"326222712622026752","South Africa","Shakira & Burna Boy sing 'Dai Dai' at 2026 World Cup opener June 11 in Mexico City, with J Balvin, Tyla. 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