Haitians gather to meet Haiti National Team soccer stars ahead of World Cup

Haiti forward Duckens Nazon leaves after speaking during a meet-and-greet with fans at the Museum of Contemporary Art on Saturday, May 30, 2026, in North Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
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By Devoun Cetoute and Jacqueline Charles

Miami-Dade’s Saturday rain showers could not damper the spirit and energy of dozens of Haitians, Haitian Americans and soccer fans crowded together waving flags, beaming expectantly at North Miami’s Moca Plaza to meet players on the Haitian National Football Team.

“I’ve listened and read about Haiti being in the World Cup in the 70s, but never got a chance to see them play,” said Odeline Paul, 49, as she draped herself in the Haitian flag. “It is such an amazing event to be here, at least to meet them, and to bring my son to be in this moment.”

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