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Haiti

Haiti thump New Zealand 4-0 in 'harsh lesson' before World Cup

Jun 2, 2026; Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA; Haiti forward Frantzdy Pierrot (20) celebrates his goal against New Zealand during the second half at Chase Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Romance-Imagn Images
Jun 2, 2026; Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA; Haiti forward Frantzdy Pierrot (20) celebrates his goal against New Zealand during the second half at Chase Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Romance-Imagn Images

Haiti end 52-year World Cup wait and aim to lift nation in turmoil

FILE PHOTO: Jun 25, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Haiti forward Duckens Nazon (9) celebrates with teammates after his goal during the first half against Qatar at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports/File photo
FILE PHOTO: Jun 25, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Haiti forward Duckens Nazon (9) celebrates with teammates after his goal during the first half against Qatar at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports/File photo

New Zealand midfield duo battling injury ahead of World Cup

Soccer Football - Peru v New Zealand - 2018 World Cup Qualifying Playoffs - National Stadium, Lima, Peru - November 15, 2017. Peru's Alberto Rodriguez and New Zealand's Ryan Thomas fight for the ball. REUTERS/Mariana Bazo
Soccer Football - Peru v New Zealand - 2018 World Cup Qualifying Playoffs - National Stadium, Lima, Peru - November 15, 2017. Peru's Alberto Rodriguez and New Zealand's Ryan Thomas fight for the ball. REUTERS/Mariana Bazo

Striker Ross Stewart included in Scotland World Cup squad

Southampton's Scottish striker Ross Stewart taking a shot in the English FA Cup semi-final loss to Manchester City at Wembley stadium in London on April 25, 2026.
Southampton's Scottish striker Ross Stewart taking a shot in the English FA Cup semi-final loss to Manchester City at Wembley stadium in London on April 25, 2026.

After escaping Iran war, Haiti’s record scorer Nazon awaits World Cup dream

Haiti name World Cup squad for first appearance since 1974

Hospitals evacuated, MSF services halted as rival gangs clash in Haiti's capital

Residents rest while fleeing their homes near Cite Soleil after rival gang clashes worsened over the weekend in Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, Haiti, May 11, 2026. REUTERS/Fildor Pq Egeder
Residents rest while fleeing their homes near Cite Soleil after rival gang clashes worsened over the weekend in Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, Haiti, May 11, 2026. REUTERS/Fildor Pq Egeder

Haiti too insecure for August presidential vote, PM says

FILE PHOTO: Haiti's Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils Aime speaks during a ceremony on the day the mandate of the Caribbean nation's transitional governing council, a body intended to curb a bloody gang conflict and bring about long-delayed elections, ended with no succession plan in place, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, February 7, 2026. REUTERS/Fildor Pq Egeder/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Haiti's Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils Aime speaks during a ceremony on the day the mandate of the Caribbean nation's transitional governing council, a body intended to curb a bloody gang conflict and bring about long-delayed elections, ended with no succession plan in place, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, February 7, 2026. REUTERS/Fildor Pq Egeder/File Photo

In Supreme Court fight against deportation shield, Trump says judges have no role

FILE PHOTO: The U.S. Supreme Court building during proceedings in pending appeals at the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 30, 2026. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: The U.S. Supreme Court building during proceedings in pending appeals at the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 30, 2026. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo

World Cup 2026: Haiti, a ravaged nation whose heart beats for football

Children play football in Petion-ville, Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on March 20.
Children play football in Petion-ville, Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on March 20.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.