Wilson Isidor was named in Haiti's 26-player squad for the 2026 World Cup on the eve of the team's opening Group C game against Scotland. Jean-Ricner Bellegarde was also included, giving Haiti another Europe-based option as they prepare for a match that kicks off at 02:00 BST on 14 June.
The timing matters because Haiti are not just naming a squad for another tournament. They are heading to the men's World Cup for only the second time in their history, and the country last reached it in 1974, when it played in West Germany. This time, Haiti topped their Concacaf qualifying group, a run built largely on Duckens Nazon's goals. He has 44 in 76 appearances for Haiti, a return that helped carry them through a campaign that has continued despite the strain of having to play home matches at neutral venues because of the security crisis.
There was also a late change before the squad was finalized. Leverton Pierre picked up a muscle injury before the opening game, and Garven Metusala came in to replace him. That leaves Haiti with the group it will take into a first test against Scotland, with Brazil and Morocco still to come in Group C.
What remains unresolved is whether Wilson Isidor will actually start or even see the field against Scotland. The squad place is confirmed; the next answer comes when Haiti open their Group C campaign on 13 June, with the wider shape of their World Cup return likely to be judged from that first night.
