US EditionGang-wracked Haiti unites to celebrate first World Cup qualification in 50 years
Haiti qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after topping their CONCACAF group with 11 points, despite playing all home qualifiers abroad due to gang violence.
- Haiti qualified for the 2026 World Cup for only the second time in the country's history by defeating Nicaragua 2-0.
- Gang violence and political instability were temporarily overshadowed as Haitians celebrated their national team's achievement across the country.
- Even gang leaders joined in the celebrations, during which some fans expressed hope for a national holiday and eliminating gangs.
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Union squad reunited after break, but under challenging conditions
CHESTER — All of the Union’s players are back from international duty this week and physically healthy. It would be understandable if they’re in different emotional places. Danley Jean Jacques was part of the Haiti squad that qualified for the World Cup for the first time since 1974, though the Union midfielder was suspended for Tuesday’s win over Nicaragua in Curacao. Andre Blake was in goal as Jamaica drew with Trinidad and Tobago, then Curaca…
Union squad reunited after break, but under challenging conditions
CHESTER — All of the Union’s players are back from international duty this week and physically healthy. It would be understandable if they’re in different emotional places. Danley Jean Jacques was part of the Haiti squad that qualified for the World Cup for the first time since 1974, though the Union midfielder was suspended for Tuesday’s win over Nicaragua in Curacao. Andre Blake was in goal as Jamaica drew with Trinidad and Tobago, then Curaca…
Union squad reunited after break, but under challenging conditions
CHESTER — All of the Union’s players are back from international duty this week and physically healthy. It would be understandable if they’re in different emotional places. Danley Jean Jacques was part of the Haiti squad that qualified for the World Cup for the first time since 1974, though the Union midfielder was suspended for Tuesday’s win over Nicaragua in Curacao. Andre Blake was in goal as Jamaica drew with Trinidad and Tobago, then Curaca…
Union squad reunited after break, but under challenging conditions
CHESTER — All of the Union’s players are back from international duty this week and physically healthy. It would be understandable if they’re in different emotional places. Danley Jean Jacques was part of the Haiti squad that qualified for the World Cup for the first time since 1974, though the Union midfielder was suspended for Tuesday’s win over Nicaragua in Curacao. Andre Blake was in goal as Jamaica drew with Trinidad and Tobago, then Curaca…
Union squad reunited after break, but under challenging conditions
CHESTER — All of the Union’s players are back from international duty this week and physically healthy. It would be understandable if they’re in different emotional places. Danley Jean Jacques was part of the Haiti squad that qualified for the World Cup for the first time since 1974, though the Union midfielder was suspended for Tuesday’s win over Nicaragua in Curacao. Andre Blake was in goal as Jamaica drew with Trinidad and Tobago, then Curaca…
Union squad reunited after break, but under challenging conditions
CHESTER — All of the Union’s players are back from international duty this week and physically healthy. It would be understandable if they’re in different emotional places. Danley Jean Jacques was part of the Haiti squad that qualified for the World Cup for the first time since 1974, though the Union midfielder was suspended for Tuesday’s win over Nicaragua in Curacao. Andre Blake was in goal as Jamaica drew with Trinidad and Tobago, then Curaca…
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