This Sunday, January 25, 2026, the U-17 men's national team, under the direction of coach Kovsky Saintvil (https://www.icihaiti.com/en/news-46630-icihaiti-u-17-world-cup-qualifiers-kovsky-saint-vil-appointed-as-coach.html), begins its final phase of preparation in the Northeast Department, specifically in the city of Ouanaminthe, at the facilities of the local club Vapor.

Competing in the FIFA U-17 World Cup qualifiers, which will be held in Guatemala, the team began its preparations in Port-au-Prince at the beginning of January. The group initially consisted of more than 35 players, but after various technical evaluations, 20 players, including 3 goalkeepers, traveled to Ouanaminthe on Saturday, January 24.

In the coming days, approximately four players currently playing abroad will join the squad. Physical trainer Gabriel Garcia Xatrat will also arrive in the country to complete the coaching staff.

Group C Qualifying Match Schedule : Our Grenadiers will play three group stage matches in Guatemala at the Estadio Cementos Progreso from February 3rd to 12th, 2026.

Haiti vs Grenada :

February 5, 2026 / 5:00 AM

Haiti vs Antigua and Barbuda :

February 7, 2026 / 6:00 AM

Haiti vs Guatemala :

February 10, 2026 / 8:00 AM

Haiti, which already participated in the last U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025, and it ended in a terrible defeat https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-46183-haiti-qatar-2025-world-cup-3-defeats-16-goals-conceded-end-of-the-dream-for-haiti.html , aims to secure another qualification during this qualifying phase. If our Grenadiers finish first in Group C, they will qualify for the final phase of the U-17 World Cup, which will take place in Qatar in October and November 2026.

The Haitian U-17 delegation is scheduled to leave the country on February 2nd for Guatemala.

See also :

https://www.icihaiti.com/en/news-46630-icihaiti-u-17-world-cup-qualifiers-kovsky-saint-vil-appointed-as-coach.html

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