Despite gang violence preventing home qualifiers, Haiti secured a 2026 World Cup berth with a 2-0 win over Nicaragua in Curacao, inspiring fans across Port-au-Prince and Florida.

Haiti coach Sebastien Migne guides the country to their second World Cup, despite having never been able to visit the country.

UN staff and foreign embassies reportedly advised to stay off Port-au-Prince streets as Haitian gang leader issues public threats following weekend security operations.

Haiti sealed their place at next summer's World Cup with a 2-0 win over Nicaragua, although their French coach Sebastien Migne has yet to visit the island due to continued unrest.

In its only previous World Cup experience, Haiti exited at the group stage after defeats to Italy, Argentina and Poland.

History.The final day of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in Central America, within the CONCACAF zone, took place on the night from Tuesday to Wednesday. With a 2-0 victory over Nicaragua, Haiti

U.S. Marines protecting the U.S. Embassy in Haiti exchanged gunfire with suspected gang members in Port-au-Prince on the evening of Nov. 13.

Haiti take on Nicaragua in a crucial Matchday 6 clash of the CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers. Viewers in the United States can watch the action live across several television and streaming platforms.

By the time residents in the southern coastal town realized what was happening, it was too late. The river had burst its banks and swept away children, cars and homes as the outer bands of Hurricane Melissa lashed southern Haiti in late October.

Curacao, Haiti, and Panama all secured automatic spots at the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday, leaving familiar CONCACAF faces out in the cold.