Members of Haiti's national soccer team tour their capital after playing in the World Cup
The team’s visit highlighted Haiti’s first World Cup qualification since 1974 and drew fans despite frustration over a canceled city tour.
- On Tuesday, three Grenadiers players landed in Port-au-Prince under heavy security to celebrate Haiti's historic World Cup qualification following the team's first tournament appearance since 1974.
- Although the Grenadiers lost every group match, Haiti's two goals against Morocco in the final game provided a brief respite from the country's deepening poverty and gang violence.
- The players were escorted to the National Pantheon Museum, located in an area where armed men still control an estimated 70% of Port-au-Prince, requiring heavy security throughout the visit.
- Fans gathered outside were kept at a distance by security measures. Samuel Jean, among those waiting, said, "The players wanted to come and talk to us, but they blocked us."
- Tourism Minister Smith welcomed the team on Sunday, stating, "Thank you for flying the Haitian flag so proudly," and praised the players for reminding the world of the nation's resilience and talent.
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Members of Haiti's national soccer team tour their capital after playing in the World Cup
Members of Haiti’s national soccer team are touring their country's capital under heavy security to celebrate their play in the World Cup following the team's historic qualification to the tournament last November.
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