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Haiti prepares for World Cup debut amid school tournament celebrations

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 8:08 AM

Last updated Jun 11, 2026

Haiti prepares for World Cup debut amid school tournament celebrations
Summary

Haiti is gearing up for its first World Cup appearance in 54 years with a school tournament named Ti Mondial 2026, organized by the UN Bureau and NGO Viva Rio. The tournament features 48 schools, each representing one of the participating nations in the World Cup. The opening ceremony gathered children under national flags to promote peace, unity, and hope within a country facing ongoing violence. Haiti's team qualified for the World Cup after playing home matches in Curaçao due to security issues. They are set to face Scotland in Group C on June 13.

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  • •Ti Mondial 2026 features 48 schools representing World Cup nations.
  • •Tournament organized by the UN Bureau in Haiti and NGO Viva Rio.
  • •Opening ceremony emphasized themes of peace and unity.
  • •Haiti's team qualified while facing significant security challenges.
  • •Haiti's first match is against Scotland on June 13.
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  • 8:08 AMYahoo Sports — Haiti embraces World Cup dream after 54-year wait
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Haiti's Ti Mondial 2026 tournament brings together 48 schools to celebrate the World Cup and promote peace, unity and hope.

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