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Haiti's national soccer team is holding open practices at Stockton University, drawing enthusiastic crowds from the Haitian diaspora and local communities as they gear up for their first World Cup appearance in half a century.
The Haitian national soccer team is training at Stockton University as it prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, using New Jersey as a base camp amid safety concerns at home.
Haiti's national soccer team is using Stockton University's campus as a base camp for its 2026 World Cup campaign, marking the first time a Caribbean side has trained on U.S. soil while preparing for a historic second qualification.
A former Ivy League standout, Lacroix now trains in Philadelphia before heading to the World Cup, where his journey reflects both personal resilience and the broader challenges facing Haitian fans.
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaching, New Jersey is expanding youth soccer through new mini‑pitches, community events and strategic leadership to engage 120,000 players and underserved groups.