Haiti defeated Nicaragua 2-0 to qualify for the FIFA World Cup for the second time ever on Tuesday at the Ergilio Hato Stadium in Willemstad, Curacao.
Louicius Deedson found the net earlier in the eighth minute, while Ruben Providence doubled the lead in first-half stoppage time. The victory ensured Haiti’s first appearance in the FIFA World Cup since 1974.
Haiti’s qualification was notable considering that armed gangs have taken control of almost the entire capital, Port-au-Prince, in a conflict that has driven some 1.3 million people from their homes and fueled famine.
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The danger in Haiti is so great that their coach, Sébastien Migne, has not been there since he was appointed 18 months ago, but the Frenchman has still managed to achieve a fairytale qualification.
Haiti started Tuesday’s final round behind Honduras on goal difference, but the two goals put the country at the top of the standings with 11 points; Honduras drew 0-0 with Costa Rica and finished on nine.
Published on November 19, 2025
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