Haiti Forced to Alter World Cup Jersey After FIFA Deems Design Too Political
SUMMARY
Haiti has been required to modify its World Cup jersey after FIFA ruled its original design—which depicted the 1803 battle of independence—too political. The decision echoes a similar ruling by the International Olympic Committee earlier in the year, which required changes to Haiti’s Winter Olympic uniforms. The sportswear brand Saeta stated the jersey was intended as a tribute to national heritage, not a political statement. The original design, now banned from official play, had already sold out online. Haiti’s national team will begin World Cup competition against Scotland, followed by matches against Brazil and Morocco.
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Haiti Forced to Alter World Cup Jersey After FIFA Deems Design Too Political
SUMMARY
Haiti has been required to modify its World Cup jersey after FIFA ruled its original design—which depicted the 1803 battle of independence—too political. The decision echoes a similar ruling by the International Olympic Committee earlier in the year, which required changes to Haiti’s Winter Olympic uniforms. The sportswear brand Saeta stated the jersey was intended as a tribute to national heritage, not a political statement. The original design, now banned from official play, had already sold out online. Haiti’s national team will begin World Cup competition against Scotland, followed by matches against Brazil and Morocco.
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1 / 4- ✓ Haiti’s World Cup jersey was rejected by FIFA for being too political.
- ✓ The original design by Saeta featured a depiction of the 1803 battle of Haitian independence.
- ✓ Saeta stated the design was intended as a tribute, not a political statement.
- ✓ The jersey was worn in a warm-up match against Peru and sold out online.
- ✓ This follows a similar incident with Haiti’s Winter Olympic uniforms, where an image of Toussaint Louverture was removed at the IOC’s request.
- ✓ Italian-Haitian designer Stella Jean painted over Louverture’s figure to comply, later releasing a commercial version with the original image.
- ✓ Haiti is recognized as the first nation founded by formerly enslaved people after a successful revolt, gaining independence in 1804.
- ✓ Haiti’s World Cup schedule includes matches against Scotland, Brazil, and Morocco.
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Haiti’s World Cup jersey deemed too political, echoing censure of its Winter Olympic uniform
Haiti's World Cup jersey deemed too political, echoing censure of its Winter Olympic uniform