Haiti have changed their World Cup shirts after FIFA said they had violated its regulations on political speech.

Haiti

Who

Haiti, FIFA, manufacturer Saeta

What

When

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:07:54 GMT · 2h 41m ago

Where

Haiti ·

Why

The original shirts depicted a war scene from the country's battle for independence, which FIFA deemed a violation of its regulations on political speech.

The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

This situation highlights the ongoing tension between national expression in sports and international governing bodies' regulations on political neutrality, potentially influencing future design choices for other national teams.

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The Straits Times
https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/haiti-alter-world-cup-shirts-after-fifa-objects-to-design
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