Haiti dominates New Zealand 4-0 ahead of World Cup clash with Scotland
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 11:26 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Haiti showcased their strength with a 4-0 victory over New Zealand in a friendly match on June 3 in Miami. Ruben Providence opened the scoring in the 12th minute, and Lenny Joseph added a second shortly after halftime. Frantzdy Pierrot and Markhus Lacroix each scored in the second half to complete the rout. Despite visa issues delaying the arrival of midfielder Woodensky Pierre, Haiti displayed a formidable attacking style, highlighting challenges for Scotland, their upcoming opponent on June 14 in Boston.
- •Haiti won 4-0 against New Zealand in Miami.
- •Ruben Providence scored first for Haiti at 12 minutes.
- •Haiti's next match is against Scotland on June 14.
- •Visa issues delayed midfielder Woodensky Pierre's arrival.
- •Haiti’s attacking style impressed observers.
- 11:26 PMYahoo Sports — Steve Clarke warns Scotland not to underestimate Haiti after New Zealand rout
- 2:03 PMYahoo Sports — Fast, powerful & flamboyant - why Scotland should be wary of Haiti
- 7:42 AMYahoo Sports — Scotland opponents Haiti thump New Zealand in friendly
- 7:42 AMYahoo Sports — Scotland opponents Haiti thump New Zealand
"Scotland's World Cup opponents Haiti warmed up for the sides' opener by thumping New Zealand in Florida. Steve Clarke's side will play Haiti on 14 June in Boston in Group C, before facing Morocco and Brazil. Haiti dominated a New Zealand side which contained Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood, Motherwell's Elijah Just, and new Dundee United signing Jesse Randall, but is the lowest ranked nation at this summer's finals, sitting three below their opponents.
"Steve Clarke believes Haiti’s routing of New Zealand could be useful as a means of dispelling Scottish arrogance towards their first World Cup opponents. The 4-0 win for Haiti in Florida turned heads in Scotland, when a victory for Clarke’s team over the 82nd-ranked team in the world seen as essential for progression from a Group C that also includes Morocco and Brazil. Scotland take on Haiti in Boston next Saturday.
"Scotland have been warned. Haiti - the opening World Cup opponents for Steve Clarke's side on 14 June - served notice they will be no pushovers with a 4-0 friendly thrashing of New Zealand. Stephen McGowan, football writer for The Herald, was at the game in Miami and left impressed by the Caribbean nation.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 11:26 PMSteve Clarke warns Scotland not to underestimate Haiti after New Zealand rout
Steve Clarke believes Haiti’s routing of New Zealand could be useful as a means of dispelling Scottish arrogance towards their first World Cup opponents. The 4-0 win for Haiti in Florida turned heads in Scotland, when a victory for Clarke’s team over the 82nd-ranked team in the world seen as essential for progression from a Group C that also includes Morocco and Brazil. Scotland take on Haiti in Boston next Saturday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 2:03 PMFast, powerful & flamboyant - why Scotland should be wary of Haiti
Scotland have been warned. Haiti - the opening World Cup opponents for Steve Clarke's side on 14 June - served notice they will be no pushovers with a 4-0 friendly thrashing of New Zealand. Stephen McGowan, football writer for The Herald, was at the game in Miami and left impressed by the Caribbean nation.
- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 7:42 AMScotland opponents Haiti thump New Zealand in friendly
Scotland's World Cup opponents Haiti warmed up for the sides' opener by thumping New Zealand 4-0 in Florida.
- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 7:42 AMScotland opponents Haiti thump New Zealand
Scotland's World Cup opponents Haiti warmed up for the sides' opener by thumping New Zealand in Florida. Steve Clarke's side will play Haiti on 14 June in Boston in Group C, before facing Morocco and Brazil. Haiti dominated a New Zealand side which contained Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood, Motherwell's Elijah Just, and new Dundee United signing Jesse Randall, but is the lowest ranked nation at this summer's finals, sitting three below their opponents.
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