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

Key Points:

• The Haitian national team, qualifying for the World Cup after 52 years despite not playing home qualifiers due to gang violence, was celebrated by over 16,000 fans at Inter Miami Stadium in Fort Lauderdale during a 4-0 friendly win against New Zealand.
• Haitian coach Sébastien Migné expressed joy at finally playing in front of a home crowd, highlighting the positive energy and internal competition within the team that contributed to their strong performance.
• The match atmosphere was electric with fans singing the national anthem, waving flags, and celebrating each goal enthusiastically, reflecting the deep pride and connection of the Haitian diaspora community in South Florida.
• Despite pregame organizational issues with ticketing and entry, the event symbolized a historic moment for Haiti's soccer community and was praised by both Haitian supporters and New Zealand's coach for Haiti's clinical and skillful play.
• Haiti’s upcoming World Cup matches include games against Scotland, Brazil, and Morocco, with the team and fans eager to continue their historic journey on the global stage.