Historic Haiti’s World Cup berth ends Migné’s brief tenure

Historic Haiti secured a place at the 2026 FIFA Football World Cup, ending a 52‑year absence and sparking nationwide pride, while the Haitian federation announced the departure of coach Sébastien Migné, whose spell began in 2024. The qualification was hailed as a historic achievement.

The success reignited national pride across Haiti. It underscored the historic nature of the feat.

The Haitian football federation announced today that its collaboration with Sébastien Migné has come to an end. The split was described as occurring by mutual agreement in a press release.

According to the federation, Migné’s tenure will be remembered chiefly for Haiti’s historic qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The result was labelled a “significant success”.

In its concluding remarks, the federation thanked the coach for his “contribution to the development of Haitian football”. It also highlighted the positive impact of his work on the national game.

Migné, 53, has been in charge of the Haiti national team since 2024. His appointment marked a new era for the side.

Despite the qualification, the team was eliminated in the World Cup group stage three weeks ago. The early exit underscored the challenges the team still faces on the global stage.

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