CAP-HAÏTIEN — Haiti’s nationwide soccer staff earned a commanding 5-0 victory in opposition to Aruba in a World Cup qualifier Saturday evening, June 7, at Trinidad Stadium in Oranjestad. Les Grenadiers prolonged their profitable streak to 10 video games and secured their fourth straight clear sheet, displaying fluid assault, resilient protection and near-perfect chemistry.
Whereas Haiti has but to be actually examined by higher-ranked nations—Aruba sits 195th in FIFA’s rankings in comparison with Haiti’s 83rd—the staff’s development is obvious. Current dominant performances in opposition to Azerbaijan (119th), Puerto Rico (157th) and Sint Maarten (unranked) trace that Haiti is ready for extra aggressive challenges within the subsequent stage.
The win marked a notable enchancment from final June’s slim victories over Saint Lucia and Barbados, hinting at Haiti’s rising readiness for stronger competitors.
Saturday’s targets got here from Danley Jean-Jacques, Frantzdy Pierrot, Ruben Windfall, Duckens Nazon, and Mondy Prunier. Haiti now holds a 3-0-0 file in Group C and is positioned second behind Curaçao resulting from objective differential. After each groups gained their third consecutive video games, they’ve formally certified for the third spherical of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying, scheduled for subsequent September. Within the group’s last match, Haiti and Curaçao will compete for the title of group winners.
Haiti’s Nationwide Males’s Soccer Workforce continues to defy off-the-field obstacles with one other on-the-field triumph. With native league play halted by Haiti’s safety disaster, Coach Migné has turned to gamers primarily based overseas—principally in Europe and North America. Regardless of these challenges, Les Grenadiers prolonged their profitable streak in World Cup qualifiers, showcasing depth and promise that supply uncommon hope throughout turbulent instances for Haitian athletics and the nation as an entire—- offering a uncommon second of celebration for the folks, avid soccer fanatics.
The 5-0 win over Aruba was greater than a routine blowout — it revealed tactical strengths, rising stars and some lineup selections value reconsidering. With the Gold Cup and more durable qualifiers looming, Saturday’s match supplied a well timed take a look at what’s working — and what wants refining — for Les Grenadiers.
Prunier proves his worth off the bench
Mondy Prunier might not be Haiti’s headline striker, however his influence as an alternative is turning into more and more vital. With seven targets in 16 appearances—principally as a sub—Prunier once more confirmed his sharp instincts, dispossessing a defender and ending low into the nook. He’s the sort of depth participant that might show important in more durable matches forward.
Picault’s central shift misfires
Usually a pressure on the wing, 34-year-old Inter Miami CF’s winger Fafà Picault struggled after being deployed centrally. With Jean-Jacques, Attys and Dany Jean additionally occupying central roles, the midfield was congested and inefficient. The staff missed Picault’s signature bursts down the flank. Migné could must rethink his positioning shifting ahead, particularly contemplating the abundance of expertise the staff already has in midfield.
A midfield overflowing with expertise—and a tactical puzzle
Midfield could be Haiti’s deepest and strongest place. In opposition to Aruba, Jean-Jacques, Attys and Jean managed the tempo effectively. Jean-Jacques tallied each a objective and help, whereas substitute Leverton Pierre delivered a chic help to Windfall.
Nevertheless, too many playmakers may be problematic. A Haitian proverb, twòp chèn gate revèy— Haitian Creole for “too many chains can break the clock”—matches right here. If midfielders don’t study to enrich fairly than crowd one another, the staff dangers disjointed play. Coach Migné’s problem might be choosing the correct trio and formation, one with complementary expertise.
Pierrot and Nazon: the dependable scorers ship once more
At 30, Frantzdy Pierrot continues to shine. His objective in opposition to Aruba prolonged his streak to 6 consecutive video games and introduced his tally to 31 targets in 37 matches—third in Haiti’s all-time scoring checklist. Duckens Nazon, now with 40 targets in 68 video games, is three away from Haitian legend Emmanuel Sanon. These two stay the heartbeat of the staff’s assault.
Ruben Windfall declares his arrival as a rising star
The 23-year-old winger made a memorable debut, scoring after initially being denied by the goalkeeper. Windfall headed a Pierre’s cross, however the opposing keeper initially saved it. The native of France was fast sufficient to get better the ball and strike the rebound into the web.
A former Italian Serie A—AS Roma prospect, Windfall impressed along with his confidence, ball management and velocity down the left wing. His emergence provides Migné one more attacking weapon as Haiti eyes more durable competitors within the third spherical of the qualifiers.
Coming simply as an alternative within the second half of the match, followers and observers had been already falling in love with Windfall and hope to see extra of him in upcoming video games.
Up subsequent for Haiti
Les Grenadiers will face Curaçao on June 10 to shut out the second spherical of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. The third spherical begins in September 2025, with 12 groups cut up into three teams of 4. Solely the highest staff in every group will qualify straight for the worldwide soccer occasion and the most effective third-place finisher total will play an intercontinental sport for the final CONCACAF berth within the mega event.
After going through Curaçao on June 10 to shut the second spherical of World Cup qualifiers, Haiti will journey to San Diego, California, for the Gold Cup.
Their group-stage schedule contains:
- June 15 vs. Saudi Arabia, 8:15 p.m. EST, Snapdragon Stadium
- June 19 vs. Trinidad & Tobago, 6:45 p.m. EST, Shell Power Stadium, Houston
- June 22 vs. United States, 7:00 p.m. EST, AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX
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