US EditionGang-wracked Haiti unites to celebrate first World Cup qualification in 50 years
Haiti's national team qualified for the World Cup for the first time since 1974, overcoming gang violence that forced home games abroad and controlling 90% of Port-au-Prince.
- Haiti qualified for the 2026 World Cup for only the second time in the country's history by defeating Nicaragua 2-0.
- Gang violence and political instability were temporarily overshadowed as Haitians celebrated their national team's achievement across the country.
- Even gang leaders joined in the celebrations, during which some fans expressed hope for a national holiday and eliminating gangs.
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Haiti gets break from violence as gangs join in celebrations over country's World Cup qualification
PORT-AU-PRINCE -- Fireworks and dancing erupted across Haiti in a reprieve from gang violence as people came together to celebrate their national team punching its ticket to the 2026 World Cup.
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