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Why FIFA Rejected Haiti's World Cup Shirt

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Why FIFA Rejected Haiti's World Cup Shirt
100% centerFirst reported by Mako · Jun 11, 2026
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What happened

FIFA rejected Haiti's 2026 World Cup shirt over an illustration commemorating the Battle of Vertières, saying it conveyed a prohibited political message. Haiti's apparel maker, Sata, said the design was nonpolitical and vowed to provide an updated version.

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MakoCenter · HebrewJun 11, 2026
Why FIFA Rejected Haiti's World Cup Shirt
N12Center · HebrewJun 11, 2026
Why FIFA Rejected Haiti’s World Cup Jersey

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