Haiti forced to alter kit design before World Cup opener

Haiti are forced to change their kit design just days before their World Cup opener against Scotland after the team shirt, depicting a war scene, fails to comply with Fifa rules.

Haiti's World Cup kit, featuring an illustration of the Battle of Vertières, was deemed to violate FIFA's equipment regulations, leading to a redesign by manufacturer Saeta.

FIFA requested changes to Haiti's World Cup jersey, citing potential political messages, leading to modifications by manufacturer Saeta.

FIFA rejected Haiti's original World Cup jersey design, citing political implications, prompting a redesign by Saeta ahead of their opening match against Scotland.

FIFA mandated Haiti to modify their World Cup jersey due to elements interpreted as political messages, despite the design's intent to honor national history.

FIFA's request for Haiti to alter their World Cup jerseys, featuring a historic battle scene, has ignited discussions on political expression in sports.