Haiti vs United States: CONCACAF Nations League quarter-final first leg in Miami

Haiti and the United States meet in the first leg of their CONCACAF Nations League 2026/27 quarter-final on Saturday, 14 November, at NU Stadium in Miami, Florida. Haiti are listed as the home side, but the match is being played on US soil after CONCACAF approved the venue change because of the security situation in Haiti.

Haiti arrive after a strong group stage

Haiti finished second in Group A with nine points, a record of three wins, no draws and one defeat. It is their first appearance in the quarter-final stage. Forward Wilson Isidor has been central to the attack, scoring three goals and providing two assists in four group-stage appearances.

Sports Illustrated noted that Haiti also qualified for the 2026 World Cup and are in a period of football development. Their route to the final rests on quick transitions, which could create danger against a more settled side.

United States seek to recover their regional form

The United States qualified directly for the quarter-finals as one of four seeded teams in League A, and this is their first appearance in the 2026/27 edition. The USMNT, coached by Mauricio Pochettino, won the competition in its first three editions (2019/20, 2022/23 and 2023/24) before finishing fourth in 2024/25.

Pochettino's squad mixes experience and emerging talent. Chris Richards, Weston McKennie and captain Christian Pulisic are set to be joined by young players Cavan Sullivan and Julian Hall. Defender Antonee Robinson, 29, has spoken about guiding younger players in the national team after the 2026 World Cup, according to Telemundo.

Head-to-head record

The United States lead the all-time series 19 wins, eight draws and six defeats, with 26 goals scored and 20 conceded. The two teams have never met in the Nations League before. In the Gold Cup, the US have won all five meetings, with a 3-0 win in 2000 and a 2-1 win at Arlington in 2025 among the most recent results.

Sports Illustrated's preview described the US as having an advantage in squad depth, physical capacity and attacking resources. Haiti, the report said, could threaten through fast transitions but may struggle to control the match.

How to watch and what comes next

The match kicks off at 17:30 in the United States and 15:30 in Mexico. Coverage is available through several streaming and television services in both countries, including Telemundo, Peacock, ViX, HBO Max and fuboTV in the US market, according to Sports Illustrated. The second leg will decide who advances to the semi-finals, and the first leg result will shape how both teams approach it.

What we know so far: The first leg is set for Saturday in Miami, with the United States the favourites on paper and Haiti aiming to use their counter-attacking threat. The second leg is still to be played.