Haiti is preparing for its first appearance in the men’s World Cup, marking the first time the Caribbean nation has qualified for more than one edition of the tournament. The team is placed in Group C alongside Scotland and Morocco, with a scheduled match against Brazil. This appearance follows a history where fans often supported Brazil due to the nation’s roles in humanitarian aid and peacekeeping, though striker Duckens Nazon stated that the current national team deserves the country’s full support. The team faces significant logistical and security challenges. Haiti has not hosted a home match in five years due to gang warfare and a humanitarian crisis. Consequently, the team has played “home” matches in Curacao, and 16 of the 26-man squad were born abroad in five different countries. Fans in Haiti are navigating a chronic electricity shortage by pooling resources for generators or using solar-powered systems to watch the matches. Also, some fans were unable to travel to the United States due to travel bans and costs. The squad features diverse backgrounds, including Frenchman-born Duckens Nazon and Hannes Delcroix, who was adopted by a Belgian family at age two before pledging allegiance to Haiti in 2025. The team also includes Woodensky Pierre, the only domestic-based player, who was raised in the slum of Cite Soleil. Coach Sebastien Migne, who previously coached Cameroon’s assistant, noted that the players are asked to put their hearts into the game. Haitian officials and fans hope the tournament will serve as a “circuit breaker” for violence. Journalist Pierre Richard Midy noted that gang leaders have been seen celebrating during previous football milestones. Nazon expressed hope that the team can inspire a new generation to avoid the struggle of gang involvement. The team also had to alter its kit design just days before the tournament to comply with FIFA rules regarding political or personal messages.