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

Haiti's senior women's national team, the Grenadières, suffered a 5-1 defeat to Japan on Friday, October 9, 2026, in a FIFA friendly at the Stade Bauer in Saint-Ouen, France, according to haitilibre.com. The match formed part of Haiti's preparation for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil. Haiti, ranked 47th in the world, faced a Japan side ranked 5th and reigning Asian champions. Swedish coach Pia Sundhage deployed a 3-4-1-2 system that the specialized press criticized, noting the full-backs were overwhelmed by Japan's speed. Japan took control early: Kiko Seike opened the scoring at 26', Maika Hamano made it 2-0 at 33', and Yui Hasegawa added a third at 38'. Batcheba Louis pulled one back for Haiti in first-half stoppage time (45+3'), finishing a Nérilia Mondésir cross. Remina Chiba (57') and Maya Hijikata (81') completed the scoring. The report said Haiti conceded three goals in just over 30 minutes amid a lack of cohesion and insufficient goalkeeping, and that Melchie Dumornay and Mondésir missed clear chances. Haiti next face Australia on October 13 at the Stade Walter-Luzi in Chambly.