Johny Placide prepares for challenge against Brazil in Philadelphia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 11:54 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Haiti faces Brazil in a World Cup match in Philadelphia on Friday night. Johny Placide, the 38-year-old goalie and captain of the Haitian team, will be crucial for Haiti’s success. Placide, who has 83 caps for Haiti and previously played in Ligue 1, is seen as the key to a heroic result against a strong Brazilian side. This match poses a significant challenge for Placide, the country's all-time legend in goal.
- •Haiti plays Brazil on June 20 in Philadelphia.
- •Johny Placide has 83 appearances for Haiti's national team.
- •Placide previously played for Reims and now competes in Ligue 2.
- •Haiti reached the 2019 Gold Cup semifinals under Placide's leadership.
- 11:54 PMYahoo Sports — Who is Haiti's goalie? Brazil pose massive challenge for Johny Placide
"If someone will be a hero, it will be Placide.
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