Philadelphia Union midfielder Danley Jean Jacques will help lead Haiti at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Jean Jacques is one of three MLS players on Haiti's roster, alongside FC Dallas forward Louicius Deedson and Toronto FC forward Derrick Etienne Jr. He joined the Union in August 2024 from French side FC Metz and experienced his MLS breakout in 2025, being an integral cog in Philadelphia's Supporters' Shield-winning campaign. Jean Jacques is arguably one of the league's top defensive midfielders, and has chipped in five goals in MLS games. He made his senior international debut in 2023 and has quickly become a key player for Les Grenadiers, featuring at two Concacaf Gold Cups and being a regular during Haiti's historic 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. Haiti are in Group C alongside Scotland, Brazil, and Morocco, with their first match against Scotland on June 13 in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2026 World Cup has expanded from the usual 32 nations to 48 total, with the top two teams advancing from each group and the top eight third-place finishers also making the knockout phase (Round of 32). The tournament, which is co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, spans from June 11 to July 19. Haiti have made one previous World Cup appearance (1974), exiting at the group stage. Haiti topped Group C in the third round of the Concacaf Qualifiers, securing their first World Cup trip in 52 years.