Venue: Nu Stadium (Inter Miami CF’s home), Miami, Florida
Kickoff: 4:30 p.m. ET (21:30 UTC)
Broadcast: Peacock / TNT / TruTV / Universo / other regional outlets (check local listings)
This is the first leg of a two-legged quarterfinal series. The winner on aggregate advances to the 2027 CONCACAF Nations League Finals (March at SoFi Stadium) and qualifies for the 2027 Gold Cup. Due to ongoing security concerns in Haiti, the Haitian Football Federation’s designated “home” match was relocated to Nu Stadium in Miami (approved by CONCACAF). The second leg is scheduled for November 17 at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati.
Current Weather Forecast (Miami)
Pleasant late-fall conditions are expected: temperatures in the upper 60s to low 70s°F (around 20–22°C) at kickoff, light-to-moderate winds (roughly 8–15 mph), and little to no rain chance. Ideal outdoor soccer weather with minimal disruption expected.
Injury Reports and Availability
United States (USMNT)
Notable absences include Gio Reyna (injury; replaced on the roster by Jack McGlynn), Miles Robinson, Yunus Musah, Ricardo Pepi, and others such as Haji Wright in some reports. The squad features a mix of established players and younger/MLS talent under Mauricio Pochettino (in what is reported as part of his farewell window before a move to Manchester United). Key available names in recent call-ups and projected groups include Christian Pulisic, Folarin Balogun, Malik Tillman, Tyler Adams, Weston McKennie, Antonee Robinson, Chris Richards, Auston Trusty, and goalkeepers such as Matt Freese or Brian Schwake.
Haiti
Significant absences: Jean-Ricner Bellegarde (midfield, withdrawn with injury), Hannes Delcroix, Jean-Kevin Duverne, Wilguens Paugain, Garven Metusala, and reports also noting Frantzdy Pierrot among those unavailable. The squad is missing several key defensive and midfield pieces, forcing experimental center-back combinations under coach David Badía. Attackers such as Wilson Isidor remain important threats.
Exact 23-man or match-day squads can shift with late fitness updates; check official U.S. Soccer / Haitian federation releases closer to kickoff for the most current lists.
Projected Styles and Key Player Matchups
The USMNT typically lines up in a possession-oriented or structured system under Pochettino, emphasizing midfield control, width, and transitions. Haiti is likely to sit deeper, stay organized, and look to counter or capitalize on set pieces and individual quality in attack.
Key individual battles:
Christian Pulisic / Malik Tillman vs. Haiti midfield/defense — U.S. creativity and chance creation against a depleted Haitian midfield (missing Bellegarde).
Folarin Balogun (or other U.S. forwards) vs. Haiti’s patched-up center-back pairing — Aerial and hold-up play against experimental defenders.
Wilson Isidor (and supporting Haitian attackers) vs. U.S. center-backs (e.g., Richards/Trusty) and full-backs — Haiti’s primary goal threat looking to exploit transitions.
Midfield control: Tyler Adams / Weston McKennie / Sebastian Berhalter group vs. Haiti’s remaining central players.
The U.S. should dominate possession and territory; Haiti’s best path involves compactness, quick counters, and set-piece opportunities.
Recent Team Forms
United States: Strong recent results in CONCACAF windows and friendlies, including wins and clean sheets against regional sides (Mexico, Canada noted in some recaps). The side enters with confidence despite squad rotation and coaching transition noise. Ranked around 16th in FIFA.
Haiti: Qualified for the quarterfinals via group-stage performance (second in their group). Showed attacking output in qualifying but have mixed recent results and were competitive yet winless in a tough 2026 World Cup group. Ranked around 84th. Missing key personnel will test depth.
Series / Head-to-Head History
The United States holds a clear historical edge. Recent meetings include a 2-1 U.S. win over Haiti in the 2025 Gold Cup. Across limited modern encounters, the USMNT has generally prevailed. This is a two-legged series, so the first-leg result sets up the return in Cincinnati (away goals may apply depending on exact competition rules if aggregate is level).
The USMNT’s superior depth, technical quality, and the favorable venue should allow them to control the game and secure a clean-sheet first-leg advantage heading into Cincinnati. Haiti’s organization and individual attacking threats (Isidor et al.) could keep it competitive for stretches, but the absences in midfield and defense make an upset difficult. A 1-0 or 3-1 scoreline is also plausible depending on game state and finishing.
MATCH ODDS
United States – 350
Haiti + 650
Draw + 425
Over 2.5 – 180 Under 2.5 + 125
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, November 13, 2026
