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Haiti defeats New Zealand 4-0 in pre-World Cup friendly

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 6:15 AM

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Haiti defeats New Zealand 4-0 in pre-World Cup friendly

Summary

In a pre-World Cup friendly held in Fort Lauderdale on June 3, Haiti secured a comprehensive 4-0 victory over New Zealand. The match, delayed by lightning, saw Haiti take control early with a goal from Ruben Providence in the 12th minute. New Zealand struggled defensively, conceding three more goals after halftime from Lenny Joseph, Frantzdy Pierrot, and Duke Lacroix. This defeat marks New Zealand's heaviest loss in nine years, raising concerns ahead of their upcoming friendly against England and the World Cup. Coach Darren Bazeley expressed disappointment and emphasized the need for better performance with the World Cup approaching.

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By the Numbers

•Haiti scored four goals against New Zealand in the friendly match.
•Match faced a 30-minute delay due to lightning.
•New Zealand's Tim Payne played his 89th match, setting a national record.
•Next match for New Zealand is against England in four days.
•Haiti returns to the World Cup for the first time since 1974.

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6:15 AMYahoo Sports — 'No hiding' as Haiti thrash New Zealand in pre-World Cup friendly

What they're saying

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Coach Darren Bazeley called it "really disappointing" as his New Zealand side suffered a demoralizing 4-0 World Cup warm-up defeat to fellow qualifiers Haiti on Tuesday, in a match delayed by lightning in Florida."But the scoreline is 4-0 and we can't hide behind a scoreline that's 4-0."
— Yahoo Sports

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