Haiti's national football team, the Grenadiers, will have to do without Odsonne Edouard's services for the 2026 World Cup. The striker, who holds Haitian nationality, explained why he decided not to play for the Grenadiers.

What happened ?

Odsonne Edouard stated that he didn't feel legitimate to play in the World Cup with Haiti, as the team's players had fought to qualify. He added that he didn't want to arrive at the last minute to take advantage of this World Cup.

Why it matters for Haiti ?

Odsonne Edouard's decision is a blow to the Grenadiers, who are counting on their best players to succeed in their comeback on the international stage. Haiti will face Scotland, Brazil, and Morocco in the group stage. | Team | Opponent | Date | | --- | --- | --- | | Haiti | Scotland | to come | | Haiti | Brazil | to come | | Haiti | Morocco | to come |

What comes next ?

The Grenadiers will have to focus on their next match, with the hope of succeeding in their World Cup run. And last result: USA 2-1 Haiti (2025-06-22). Recent form (last 5): 1W-1D-3L (LLDLW, most recent first); lost the last 2.