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Haiti football team will make a long-awaited return to the FIFA World Cup after 52 years, booking their spot in the 2026 edition set to be hosted by the United States of America (USA), Mexico, and Canada.
The Caribbean nation sealed their qualification with a 2-0 victory over Nicaragua in Curacao, where they have been forced to host home qualifiers due to ongoing unrest at home.
Goals from Louicius Don Deedson and Ruben Providence ensured a decisive win, sparking celebrations for the team and fans alike.
Haiti’s triumph, combined with Honduras’ 0-0 draw against Costa Rica, saw them finish top of Group C with 11 points from six matches, narrowly ahead of Honduras, who ended with nine points and missed out on the inter-continental playoffs on goal difference against Suriname.
This marks only the second time Haiti has qualified for the World Cup, the first being in 1974 when they were eliminated in the group stage after losses to Italy, Poland, and Argentina.
Haiti’s remarkable qualification campaign is a testament to the resilience and determination of the team, overcoming both competitive and logistical challenges to return to football’s biggest stage after more than half a century.
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