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Haiti returns to the World Cup with a rare chance to dream
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100% centerFirst reported by N12 · Jun 13, 2026
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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.
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