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Haiti Forced to Change World Cup Jerseys After FIFA Rejects ‘Political’ Elements
Shirts had included imagery evoking Haitian revolution
TL;DR
- FIFA has ordered Haiti to change its World Cup jerseys due to political elements in the design.
- The controversial imagery was inspired by the Battle of Vertières and the Haitian revolution.
- Kit manufacturer Saeta worked with FIFA to implement the requested modifications.
- The original designs were intended as a tribute to Haitian pride and resilience, not as a political statement.
- This is the second time this year a Haitian team has had to change uniform designs for an international tournament.
- Haiti advanced to the World Cup qualifiers for the first time since 1974.