Overview:
Haiti’s ladies under-17 soccer group has reached the ultimate spherical of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying after an ideal group stage. Stronger Concacaf opponents now await as Les Petites Grenadières chase a spot in Morocco. To advance from Group C, they defeated Anigua and Barduda 6-1, Saint Lucia 5-0, Cayman Islands 3-0 and Guatemala 3-0 at Rignaal “Jean” Francisca Stadium in Willemstad, Curaçao.
CAP-HAÏTIEN — Haiti’s ladies’s under-17 nationwide soccer group, Les Petites Grenadières, has superior to the ultimate spherical of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Girls’s World Cup qualifiers after a dominant first-round displaying — however far harder challenges now lie forward on the street to Morocco.
And Haitian followers have been delighted. “Congratulations on successful this final match, Grenadières! And never simply that… 4 victories,” Annabelle Guichard, a Facebook user, posted on Feb. 2.
“You’re really robust! Let’s go, the Girls’s World Cup awaits! Wonderful!!! Congratulations to all of the employees; your arduous work and teamwork have paid off. Go, Haiti!”
Haiti swept Group C with 4 wins from 4 matches, outscoring opponents 17-1 at Rignaal “Jean” Francisca Stadium in Willemstad, Curaçao. Les Petites Grenadières opened with a 6-1 win over Antigua and Barbuda on Jan. 25, adopted by victories towards Saint Lucia (5-0), the Cayman Islands (3-0) and Guatemala (3-0).
That excellent run secured Haiti a spot within the remaining Concacaf qualifying spherical, the place the extent of competitors will rise sharply. The subsequent stage is predicted to characteristic regional powerhouses together with america, Canada and Mexico, together with Jamaica, Costa Rica, Honduras, Panama, El Salvador, Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic. Concacaf has not but launched the official calendar and group composition, however the remaining spherical will decide which groups qualify for the World Cup, scheduled for October–November 2026 in Morocco.
Towards elite opponents, Haiti’s strengths — self-discipline, collective defending and attacking effectivity — can be examined. Whereas the group managed possession and tempo within the first spherical, it’ll want better consistency in build-up play and sharper execution below stress to compete with extra bodily and tactically skilled sides.
A number of gamers emerged as key contributors. Ahead Keisha Gué led group Haiti in scoring with 5 objectives in 4 matches, showcasing tempo and composure in entrance of purpose. Attacking midfielder Kerdina Lamour and striker Kyrah Lormil adopted with three objectives every, offering stability and creativity within the remaining third.
In midfield, Miya Larco stood out for her distribution and sport administration. The central midfielder accomplished 224 passes throughout the 4 matches, rating amongst the tournament’s top 5 passers and anchoring Haiti’s buildup.
Though no Haitian participant completed among the many general prime scorers or help leaders within the first spherical, supporters see promise within the group’s cohesion and technical high quality.
“I see expertise — it’s been some time since I’ve seen a younger ladies’s group with this a lot potential,” fan Maxterson Toussaint wrote on Facebook. “A few of these gamers might ultimately reinforce the senior group.”
As Les Petites Grenadières put together for the ultimate qualifying section, the margin for error will slender. Advancing to Morocco would require tactical development, psychological resilience and standout performances towards Concacaf’s finest — a problem that may outline this promising technology of Haitian footballers.