While Haiti’s anticipated appearance on soccer’s biggest stage is a source of national pride, the celebration also carried mixed emotions.

And now you start survival mode.” Nazon, who plays for Tehran-based Esteghlal FC, was trying to reach Paris to secure a visa ahead of the World Cup, where Haiti will be competing after a 52-year absence.

Pierrot will return to Massachusetts in Haiti’s first game of World Cup action on June 9 when his club takes on Scotland in a Group C match at 9 p.m. at Gillette Stadium.

GOAL shows you everything you need to know about buying tickets to Haiti vs Scotland at the 2026 World Cup. Including ticket prices, information and where to buy.

Haiti, in the World Cup for the first time since 1974, is in the same group as Brazil, Morocco and Scotland.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off June 11 and runs through July 19, with matches taking places across 16 North American host cities.

The proud Caribbean nation arrives arrives at its second World Cup with nothing to lose.

For the first time in club history, two active FC Dallas players will represent the team and their home country in this summer's World Cup.

We've reached the final edition of the World Cup Watch. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is now just 23 days away, and with national teams around the world beginning to announce their 26-man rosters for the tournament,