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Haiti forced to change World Cup jerseys after Fifa rejects ‘political’ elements

Published 10 June 2026 · sports

Shirts had included imagery evoking Haitian revolution Winter Olympics team also had to redesign uniforms World Cup newsletter Daily podcast Download the app Haiti have

Shirts had included imagery evoking Haitian revolution Winter Olympics team also had to redesign uniforms World Cup newsletter Daily podcast Download the app Haiti have been made to find new jerseys on the eve of the 2026 World Cup, after Fifa deemed certain elements to be too political in nature.

The Concacaf qualifiers are set to open their group stage against Scotland on Saturday. In a statement responding to the decision, kit manufacturer Saeta confirmed

that it had worked with Fifa to ensure the design would meet requirements, even having “successfully implemented the requested modifications” during the mandatory review process.

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Haiti forced to change World Cup jerseys after Fifa rejects ‘political’ elements

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Published: June 11, 2026 • 4:32 AM IST · Updated: June 11, 2026 • 6:39 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team

Haiti forced to change World Cup jerseys after Fifa rejects ‘political’ elements

Key points

  • The Concacaf qualifiers are set to open their group stage against Scotland on Saturday.
  • In a statement responding to the decision, kit manufacturer Saeta confirmed that it had worked with Fifa to ensure the design would meet requirements, even having “successfully implemented the requested modifications” during the mandatory review process.

Quick context: Shirts had included imagery evoking Haitian revolution Winter Olympics team also had to redesign uniforms World Cup newsletter Daily podcast Download the app Haiti have been made to find new jerseys on the eve...

Published June 11, 2026.


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