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Growing up in Brooklyn's Haitian enclave, the author watched the 1994 World Cup final with a mother who placed the game above church. Decades later, Haiti's return to the World Cup after 52 years sparks pride and anxiety, as the diaspora watches from afar while the nation battles gang violence and displacement.
The only Haitian‑based member of the national soccer squad, Woodensky Pierre, is waiting for a U.S. visa to join his teammates in Florida ahead of the tournament, while his team prepares for warm‑up matches and a historic opening clash against Scotland.
Immigrants across Massachusetts feel the pull of the World Cup’s excitement, yet high ticket prices and tightening U.S. immigration policies temper their enthusiasm.
From barefoot games in Port-au-Prince to a hero’s welcome in Boston, Frantzdy Pierrot’s journey reflects both personal triumph and a call for greater investment in Haitian football.
A look at how Haiti’s 1974 World Cup heroes continue to motivate a new wave of players as the nation prepares for its first World Cup appearance in over five decades, amid political instability and renewed financial support.
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