French forward Odsonne Édouard also holds Haitian nationality because his parents are Haitian. Therefore, it was very likely he would be a starter in the eleven that will play in the World Cup.
However, he rejected the possibility of playing the 2026 World Cup with the Haiti National Team, out of respect for those who had earned it.
“It did not seem legitimate to me to play in this World Cup; the players fought to qualify and I could not show up at the last moment to take advantage. If I am going to play in it, I must earn it”.
An attitude rarely seen in modern football, when players change nationality to have greater chances of playing in tournaments like this.
You can see his statements here: