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Miami’s Haitian Community Celebrates the Country's First World Cup Berth in 52 Years
Haitian supporters say the return is a moment of pride and community as many gather for watch parties and cultural celebrations.
- On Saturday, members of Miami's Haitian community gathered in North Miami to celebrate their national soccer team's first FIFA World Cup appearance in 52 years, ahead of friendly matches next week.
- Armed gangs control up to 90% of the capital, Port-au-Prince, forcing Haiti to play home World Cup qualifiers in the Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao instead of their usual stadium.
- Fans draped in Haitian flags danced to music at Saturday's event, where 49-year-old Odeline Paul reflected on resilience: "We are a people of resilience. It doesn't matter how many times we fall."
- The squad faces logistical challenges as a U.S. visa for their only Haiti-based player remains pending amid travel restrictions imposed by the administration of President Donald Trump.
- Forward Duckens Nazon expressed hope for Haiti's future, stating, "I want for this World Cup to be the beginning of a new Haiti," as the community remains united in celebration.
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Miami's Haitian community celebrates the country's first World Cup berth in 52 years
Members of Miami's Haitian community pressed against a stage on a rainy Saturday to cheer on forward Duckens Nazon, defender Martin Experience and other members of the country's national soccer team.
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Miami’s Haitian community celebrates the country's first World Cup berth in 52 years
Members of Miami’s Haitian community pressed against a stage on a rainy Saturday to cheer on forward Duckens Nazon, defender Martin Experience and other members of the country's national soccer team.
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Total News Sources38
Leaning Left18Leaning Right2Center14Last UpdatedBias Distribution53% Left
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