Haiti’s national football team was compelled to alter its World Cup qualifying kit design just days before competition. The original jerseys featured imagery depicting the Battle of Vertières, a pivotal 1803 clash securing Haiti’s independence. This imagery, alongside the Haitian flag, appeared in two preparatory friendly matches. Concerns arose regarding the potentially provocative nature of the battle depiction, prompting a redesign. FIFA regulations prohibit political or religious statements on team kits, though the Haitian federation maintains the imagery celebrated national pride. The team has now adopted a new kit for its World Cup qualifying campaign, avoiding further complications.