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Haiti forced to change World Cup kit over war imagery

Published Thursday, June 11, 2026 · Updated June 11

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Haiti was compelled to alter its World Cup kit design after FIFA deemed certain imagery to be in violation of its regulations. The imagery was intended to commemorate Haiti's independence history, but FIFA's rules prohibit political or personal messages on kits.

What We Know — Key Points

  • FIFA equipment regulations prohibit political, religious, or personal messages or slogans on kits.
  • Haiti was forced to change its World Cup kit due to FIFA's interpretation of its regulations regarding war imagery.
  • Haiti intended for the kit to honor its independence history.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

  • Al Jazeera EnglishCenter-Left

    Al Jazeera highlights Haiti's intent to honor its independence history through the kit, contrasting it with FIFA's interpretation of its regulations.

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