On October 27, 2026, Haiti’s men’s under-17 national football squad, affectionately nicknamed the Young Grenadiers, embarked on a high-stakes intensive training residency in Brazil, marking a critical milestone in their final preparations for the upcoming 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup hosted by Qatar from November 19 to December 13, 2026. Drawn into a competitive Group D, the Haitian side will square off against tough international counterparts France, Saudi Arabia, and Uruguay during the group stage of the global youth tournament.