World Cup dress rehearsal: prediction for Haiti vs Peru - 06.06.2026
This Saturday, Nu Stadium in Florida will host a thrilling friendly as Haiti faces Peru. For the Haitians, this is the final tune-up before the World Cup, while Peru treats it as another test during their rebuilding phase after a disappointing qualifying campaign.
Haiti: a team with World Cup spirit
Haiti is gearing up for only its second-ever World Cup - and the first since 1974 - so for Sébastien Migné’s squad, this clash is far from a mere exhibition. In qualifying, Haiti battled through two group stages, capping off their campaign with clean-sheet victories over Costa Rica (1-0) and Nicaragua (2-0).
So far in 2026, Haiti has faced a variety of tests: a narrow 0-1 loss to Tunisia, a 1-1 draw with Iceland, and an emphatic 4-0 demolition of New Zealand. That last result is especially significant - Providence, Joseph, Pierrot, and Lacroix all found the net, showing that this team can not only absorb pressure but also ruthlessly punish opponents in transition.
Peru: rebuilding without stability
Peru will be absent from the World Cup after a lackluster South American qualifying run: just two wins in 18 matches and a meager six goals scored. For a team of their pedigree, those numbers are a painful wake-up call, prompting a change in direction and the arrival of Mano Menezes as head coach.
Under their new boss, Peru has yet to secure a victory: in March, they fell 0-2 to Senegal before drawing 2-2 with Honduras - conceding a last-gasp equalizer in the 94th minute. Injuries have hit hard, too - Miguel Araujo and Alex Valera are sidelined, opening the door for less experienced forwards like Kenji Cabrera, Adrián Ugarriza, and Jhonny Vidales to step up in attack.
Match facts and head-to-head history
- Haiti thrashed New Zealand 4-0 in their last outing, recording their biggest international win in the past 12 months.
- Peru scored just six goals in 18 matches during South American World Cup qualifying.
- The last time these sides met was at the 2016 Copa America, where Peru claimed a 1-0 win thanks to a Paolo Guerrero goal.
Prediction
Haiti enters this match with clear motivation: they're finalizing preparations for the World Cup and will be eager to head to the tournament on the back of another strong display. The hosts have cohesion, the momentum of their recent rout of New Zealand, and a standout attacking leader in Duckens Nazon, who remains their main focal point up front. Peru is still searching for a new identity and continues to struggle in the final third. Given Haiti’s form, Peru’s attacking woes, and the visitors’ injury problems, the best bet is that Haiti will avoid defeat.
