In a display of technical mastery and strategic discipline, Haiti’s U-17 women’s national football team secured their third consecutive victory in the FIFA World Cup Morocco 2026 qualifiers with a commanding 3-0 win over the Cayman Islands on January 31, 2026. The match, held at the FFK Willemstad Stadium in Curaçao, demonstrated Haiti’s growing dominance in Group C of the CONCACAF qualification tournament.
The Grenadières established control from the opening whistle, with Keisha M. Gue breaking through the Cayman Islands’ defense in the 7th minute. Gue’s precision right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area found the bottom right corner, giving Haiti an early advantage. The team maintained relentless pressure, culminating in Léa Jacques’ spectacular right-footed free kick in the 31st minute that extended Haiti’s lead to 2-0 by halftime.
Throughout the second half, Haiti demonstrated superior ball control and tactical organization, effectively neutralizing the Cayman Islands’ offensive attempts. The match concluded with Daphney Louis securing the final goal during stoppage time (90+1′) with a left-footed strike from the center of the penalty area, assisted by Rosalie St. Louis.
Head coach Frenoy Baptiste implemented strategic substitutions throughout the match, including Gilouse Alisha Jean-François for Alyssa Somer Manasse and Adjani Kamanzi-Mondestin for Krystel Châtelain at the 60-minute mark. The team’s starting lineup featured players from diverse football backgrounds, including clubs in Canada, the United States, Scotland, and Haiti itself, highlighting the diaspora’s contribution to Haitian football development.
With this victory, Haiti maintains top position in Group C with a perfect record of 9 points from three matches, having scored 14 goals while conceding only one. The team’s impressive goal differential of +13 positions them favorably ahead of their crucial upcoming match against Guatemala, who trail with 7 points after a draw against Saint Lucia.
The upcoming fixture against Guatemala on February 2nd will determine which team advances to the final qualification stage for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026. Haiti’s current form suggests strong potential for securing qualification and potentially making history in international women’s football.