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Haiti’s authorities donated $4 million to the Haitian Soccer Federation, with $2 million as a World Cup qualification prize and the opposite half to assist preparations for the 2026 prestigious match.
CAP-HAÏTIEN — Haiti’s authorities has allotted 528 million gourdes, or over $4 million, to the Haitian Soccer Federation (FHF), splitting the funds between a World Cup qualification bonus and preparations for the 2026 match.
Half of the funding — $2 million — might be awarded to the nationwide group as a prize for qualifying for the World Cup. The remaining $2 million will assist coaching and logistical preparations forward of the worldwide competitors.
The Prime Minister’s Workplace financed the bonus, whereas the Ministry of Youth, Sports activities and Civic Actions (MJSAC) offered the preparation funds. Officers introduced the 2 checks throughout a ceremony at Villa d’Accueil in Port-au-Prince on April 8.
“The nation isn’t simply giving its group a verify,” FHF President Monique André stated. “It’s a message of belief, companionship— a message of hope and above all an emblem of a nation that is aware of its youngsters and nonetheless believes in itself.”
Haiti secured its place within the World Cup for the primary time in 52 years with a 2-0 win over Nicaragua on Nov. 18 at Ergilio Hato Stadium in Curaçao — a historic qualification that reignited nationwide delight.
The 2026 World Cup might be held in america, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19. Haiti will face Scotland on June 13, Brazil on June 19 and Morocco on June 24.
Preparation is anticipated to start between the tip of Might and early June, although the federation has not but introduced coaching areas or detailed plans.
Midfielder Woodensky Pierre, the one domestically based mostly participant on the group roster for now, attended the ceremony and introduced official group jerseys to Prime Minister Fils-Aimé and MJSAC Minister Dumas. Pierre made his nationwide group debut on March 31 in a 1-1 draw in opposition to Iceland.
“It’s our accountability as leaders to maintain hope alive and set an instance for the nation’s future,” Fils-Aimé stated. “That’s the reason we’re supporting what stays considered one of Haiti’s biggest sources of delight — Haitian soccer.”