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Haiti forced to redesign 2026 World Cup kit after FIFA bans war imagery

FIFA has ordered Haiti to redesign its World Cup 2026 shirt just days before their opening match, citing regulations against political messaging after the kit featured an illustration of the 1803 Battle of Vertieres, the country's independence battle. The manufacturer Saeta confirmed the design was modified to comply with FIFA's rules, noting that the original intent was to honour Haitians, not to make a political statement.