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Haiti Aims for World Cup Spot Against Honduras

10/14/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Haiti's men's national soccer team, led by Duckens Nazon and Josué Casimir, faces Honduras on October 13 in San Pedro Sula in a pivotal World Cup qualifier.
Both teams have five Group C points, with Haiti ahead on goal difference after a 3-0 win over Nicaragua.
A win would move Haiti closer to its first World Cup appearance since 1974.
Honduras relies on a strong defense as it hosts Haiti.

History

Historical Context

Haiti's men's national soccer team made its historic World Cup debut in 1974 after qualifying through the CONCACAF Championship, where they finished first. Despite losing all their group matches in West Germany, including a notable game against Italy, the team's achievement marked a significant moment in Haitian sports history. Today, players like Duckens Nazon aim to revive that legacy against Honduras.

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Story summary

Haiti's men's national soccer team, led by Duckens Nazon and Josué Casimir, faces Honduras on October 13 in San Pedro Sula in a pivotal World Cup qualifier.
Both teams have five Group C points, with Haiti ahead on goal difference after a 3-0 win over Nicaragua.
A win would move Haiti closer to its first World Cup appearance since 1974.
Honduras relies on a strong defense as it hosts Haiti.

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