Media reports indicate that Frenchman Allan Saint-Maximin, forward of Club América in Mexico, who previously played for Al-Ahli Saudi Club, is considering the possibility of representing the Haitian national team in the 2026 World Cup.

This surprising move comes despite the player's previous appearances with French youth national teams, but his Haitian origins open the door for him to play with the Caribbean team without any procedural complications with FIFA.

The main reason for the ease of Saint-Maximin joining the Haitian team is his father's Haitian nationality. According to FIFA regulations, any player who has not yet represented a senior national team and has family roots (such as a father, mother, or grandfather) in another country has the right to change his sporting allegiance. Saint-Maximin has not yet played any match with the French senior national team, making him eligible to join Haiti.

According to Tnt Sports Mexico network, the final decision has not yet been made by the player, but he has not ruled out the idea at all, indicating ongoing negotiations and serious interest from both sides. This news represents a huge morale and technical boost for the Haitian national team, which qualified for the World Cup for the first time since 1974.