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Haiti returns to the World Cup with a rare chance to dream

How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By ynet ספורט

First reported by N12 · Jun 13, 2026

What happened

Haiti is returning to the World Cup for the first time since 1974, opening against Scotland and also facing Brazil and Morocco. The team and its supporters are treating the tournament as a rare source of hope amid extreme violence, poverty, and political collapse.

  • 01Haiti reaches the World Cup for the first time in 52 years.
  • 02Its first match is against Scotland at 4:00 a.m. local time.
  • 03The team plays its games in Curaçao, 800 kilometers from home.
  • 04Sixteen of the 26 players were born outside Haiti.
  • 05Players and fans say the tournament offers hope amid gang violence.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
People
Ronaldo
OrganizationsAmnesty International, Maccabi Haifa, Rizespor, Belgium national football team
PlacesHaiti, Port-au-Prince, Scotland, Brazil, Morocco, Curaçao, Cité Soleil, Belgium

Full coverage · 3 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

YnetCenter · HebrewJun 13, 2026
Haiti returns to the World Cup with a rare chance to dream
N12Center · HebrewJun 13, 2026
Haiti Reaches Its Second World Cup Amid Violence, Exile and U.S. Travel Ban
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 13, 2026
Haiti Reaches the World Cup Despite Violence, Exile and a U.S. Travel Ban

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