Duckens Nazon discusses Scotland match and escape from Iran conflict
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 7:40 AM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Duckens Nazon, Haiti's record scorer, prepares to face Scotland in the World Cup after a dramatic escape from Iran. Nazon experienced life-threatening situations while evacuating amid ongoing conflict in the region. He recalls being ordered off a flight just as hostilities began and relying on a SIM card for communication that helped him seek assistance at the Azerbaijan border. As Haiti aims to make an impact in their second World Cup appearance, Nazon aims to play without added pressure while acknowledging their role as national ambassadors.
- •Nazon has 44 goals in 78 caps for Haiti.
- •Haiti's World Cup opener against Scotland takes place soon.
- •Nazon recounts watching bombs drop from 100 meters away.
- •Domestic football in Iran is suspended due to conflict.
- •He expressed concern about high ticket prices for World Cup matches.
- 7:40 AMYahoo Sports — Haiti's record scorer on Scotland link & escaping Iran
"Duckens Nazon talks of his link to Scotland before facing them at the World Cup, and how he recently escaped Iran.
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