David Badia appointed as new head coach of Haiti national team

On August 23, 2026, the Haitian Football Federation officially appointed 52-year-old Spanish coach David Badia as the new head coach of the national team. This marks the first time in his professional career that the Catalan tactician has taken charge of a national representative squad, signifying a new era for Haitian football.

Badia arrives with extensive experience in club management, having previously worked in the Barcelona youth academy. His coaching resume includes notable stints in Cyprus, where he managed Ethnikos Achna, AEK Larnaca, and Akritas Chlorakas. Additionally, he has international experience from his time in Poland, where he led Lechia Gdansk. The Haiti squad currently features player Jean-Kevin Duverne, who is known for his professional tenure with the Cypriot club Omonia.

This appointment follows a career spent primarily in European club football. While no specific duration for his contract was disclosed by the sources, Badia is tasked with guiding the Haitian team through its upcoming international commitments, marking a significant transition in his coaching trajectory.