Haiti World Cup Joy Amid Turmoil
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Haitians celebrate their national soccer team's qualification for the 2026 World Cup, a rare moment of joy amidst national turmoil. The team's return to the World Cup offers a temporary escape from ongoing crises. Meanwhile, a Haitian asylum seeker's death in Pittsburgh was ruled a homicide after release from ICE custody.
Children abandoned on the road: the drama of victims of Haiti's lucrative migrant trafficking network
- A human trafficking network that smuggled migrants from Haiti to Chile has been dismantled, leaving at least seven children abandoned. - Families paid up to 3 million pesos for reunification, but the minors never reached Chile, ending up in shelters in the Dominican Republic. - Network leaders are in prison, with estimated profits nearing 800 million pesos.
Late surge sends Morocco into knockouts after Haiti scare
- Morocco secured a 4-2 victory over Haiti in the World Cup, advancing to the knockout stage. - Haiti scored its first World Cup goal in 52 years but could not hold on for a point. - Morocco will face…
For Haitians in the US, World Cup pride mixed with fear for homeland
- For Haitians in the United States, the 2026 World Cup was an experience filled with both pride and anxiety. - While the team's participation was a source of joy, it was overshadowed by concerns abou…
World Cup: Brazil top group C as Morocco edge Haiti in thrilling group final
- Brazil and Morocco advanced to the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup after winning their final Group C matches. - Brazil defeated Scotland 3-0 to secure first place in the group, while Morocco ed…
Haiti boss disappointed in result but not in his players
- Haiti's manager Sebastien Migne expressed disappointment with the World Cup result but pride in his players' performance. - The team lost 4-2 to Morocco after twice taking the lead, conceding two la…
Morocco earn comeback win over Haiti to reach last 32 as group runners-up
- Morocco secured a 4-2 comeback victory against Haiti to advance to the World Cup's last 32. - Despite the win, Morocco finished second in Group C behind Brazil on goal difference. - Haiti, eliminate…