Overview
- Louicius Deedson scored early and Ruben Providence added a header in Curaçao to beat Nicaragua 2-0 for Haiti’s first World Cup berth since 1974.
- The qualification was confirmed after a later 0-0 draw between Costa Rica and Honduras, according to AFP.
- Fireworks and street parties filled Port-au-Prince, Cap-Haitien and other cities on the Vertières anniversary, even as brief gunfire was reported.
- Security threats forced Haiti to play its home qualifiers in Curaçao, and coach Sébastien Migné said he managed some players remotely because flights to Haiti were often halted.
- Videos showed UN‑sanctioned gang leader Jimmy “Barbecue” Cherisier celebrating with residents, and U.S. entry restrictions adopted in June may limit Haitian fans’ ability to attend 2026 matches as Haitian Americans in South Florida marked the moment and hope for a Miami game.