Haiti Secures Prestigious Victory Against Costa Rica, Believes More Than Ever in 2026 World Cup
By Mardoche D’Aout · Port-au-Prince · · 1 min read · Updated 24 April 2026
Translated from French — AI-assisted and reviewed by the editorial team. The French version is authoritative. Read the original · About our translation policy

The Haitian national team delivered a high-level performance this Thursday evening, winning 1-0 against Costa Rica, thanks to a decisive goal from Frantzdy Pierrot. A prestigious victory against one of the best nations in the region, which confirms the Grenadiers' rise in power in these qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.
Dominant in their commitment and united in key moments, the coach's men managed the pressure of a high-stakes match. Pierrot's goal, scored with composure and precision, was enough to tip the game in Haiti's favor, to the applause of a hopeful crowd.
Thanks to this success, Haiti joins Honduras at the top of the group with 8 points, sending a strong signal to the competition. This performance seriously strengthens their qualification ambitions and places the Grenadiers in an ideal position with a few matches remaining in the group stage.
This victory is not just a sporting achievement; it also symbolizes the determination of a nation that believes more than ever in its World Cup dream. If the Grenadiers maintain this momentum, the road to the 2026 World Cup could become a historic reality.
The Grenadiers believe in it. An entire nation does too.
Continue reading
To understand the story
An editorial selection to place this story in context.



