World Cup 2026: Haiti fans feel excluded from first tournament since 1974
Haitian fans are excited for their national team's first World Cup appearance since 1974, but many face barriers to attending. High ticket and transport prices, along with a US travel ban, limit access for the Haitian community. Local leaders are advocating for affordable ticket options to support fans in attending the historic matches.
- ▪Haiti will play its first World Cup match in 52 years against Scotland on June 13.
- ▪Tickets for the Scotland game are priced at $2,100, making them unaffordable for many Haitians.
- ▪Local officials are pushing for community tickets at lower costs to help fans attend the games.
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| Publication time | Sat, 23 May 2026 11:48:29 +0000 |
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Sport|World Cup 2026World Cup 2026: Haiti fans feel excluded from first tournament since 1974Expensive tickets and transport prices and a US travel ban mean few Haitians will be able to attend the matches.ListenListen (6 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoHaiti forward Frantzdy Pierrot shields the ball from US defender Chris Richards during a 2025 Gold Cup game [Jerome Miron-Imagn Images via Reuters]By Frank Dell’ApaPublished On 23 May 202623 May 2026Boston, United States – Haitians are looking forward to their national team’s first World Cup appearance since 1974, but high prices for tickets and transport, plus a travel ban, are preventing many from attending the games.Haiti, who were drawn in…
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