On October 1, 2026, Haiti’s national football team achieved a significant victory over the Dominican Republic, winning 4-1 in the group stage of the CONCACAF Nations League. The match took place at the Félix Sánchez Stadium in Santo Domingo, where Haiti’s Grenadiers dominated from the start, marking their third consecutive victory in the tournament.
Match Highlights
Under the guidance of Spanish coach David Badía, the starting lineup featured a notable change, with Hannes Delcroix replacing Louicius Deedson. Haiti employed a 4-2-3-1 formation, which proved effective throughout the match. The opening goal came early, in the 9th minute, when Louicius Deedson netted an assist from Ruben Providence, giving Haiti a 1-0 advantage.
The Grenadiers extended their lead in the 51st minute with Wilson Isidor’s header, taking advantage of a poorly cleared free kick to score Haiti’s second goal. Although the Dominican Republic’s Dorny Romero responded just minutes later, scoring in the 55th minute to make it 2-1, Haiti quickly reasserted control. Isidor scored again in the 67th minute, bringing the score to 3-1, before Yassin Fortuné concluded the match with a goal in the 77th minute.
The scoring summary is as follows:
- 9′ – Louicius Deedson (Haiti) [1-0]
- 51′ – Wilson Isidor (Haiti) [2-0]
- 55′ – Dorny Romero (Dominican Republic) [2-1]
- 67′ – Wilson Isidor (Haiti) [3-1]
- 77′ – Yassin Fortuné (Haiti) [4-1]
With this victory, Haiti remains in strong contention in Group A, holding a total of nine points after three matches. Their current standing places them second, just behind Curaçao, who also has nine points but boasts a superior goal difference. The Dominican Republic, despite their defeat, sits third with six points.
Haiti’s next match is scheduled against Costa Rica on October 4, 2026, at the Estadio Ricardo Saprissa Aymá in San Juan de Tíbás. The outcome of this match could be pivotal as teams vie for qualification for the 2027 Gold Cup.
Why It Matters
This victory not only underscores Haiti’s strong performance in the Nations League but also illustrates the competitive spirit of regional football in the Caribbean. As teams like Haiti aim for qualification in significant tournaments, their successes on the field foster national pride and showcase the growing talent in the region.
