Japan Routs Haiti's Grenadières 5-1 in 2027 World Cup Tune-Up

Haiti's senior women's national team, the Grenadières, suffered a 5-1 defeat to Japan in an international friendly on Friday, October 9, 2026, at the Stade Bauer in Saint-Ouen, France, according to Haitilibre. The match was part of the team's preparation for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup. Haiti, ranked 47th in the world, faced the fifth-ranked Japanese side, the Asian champions. Swedish coach Pia Sundhage deployed a 3-4-1-2 formation, but her back line was overwhelmed early as Japan scored three times in just over 30 minutes. Kiko Seike opened the scoring in the 26th minute, with Maika Hamano (33') and Yui Hasegawa (38') extending the lead. Batcheba Louis pulled one back for Haiti in first-half stoppage time, finishing a cross from captain Nérilia Mondésir. Remina Chiba (57') and Maya Hijikata (81') completed the scoring for Japan. Haitilibre reported that analysts criticized Sundhage's three-defender system, citing a lack of cohesion and insufficient goalkeeping. Melchie Dumornay and Mondésir missed clear chances. The Grenadières next face Australia on October 13 at Stade Walter-Luzi in Chambly.