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Haiti's Grenadières Crush Belize 9-0 in Qualifier

12/3/2025

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Summary

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Haiti's Grenadières defeated Belize 9-0 on November 30, 2025, in the first round of World Cup qualifying for the 2027 tournament.
The win leaves Haiti atop Group D with 3 points and a 9-0 goal record.
Upcoming matches include Haiti vs Suriname on March 3, 2026, and Haiti vs Anguilla on April 9, 2026.
The Dominican Republic has yet to play, with a scheduled match against Suriname on December 2, 2025.

History

Historical Context

In 1974, Haiti's national soccer team made history by qualifying for the FIFA World Cup, becoming the first Caribbean nation to achieve this feat. Their success stemmed from the Haitian Football Federation's commitment to developing local talent, culminating in a notable 2-1 victory over Guatemala in the 1973 CONCACAF Championship. Haiti's recent 9-0 win over Belize highlights their ongoing ambition in international soccer.

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Story summary

Haiti's Grenadières defeated Belize 9-0 on November 30, 2025, in the first round of World Cup qualifying for the 2027 tournament.
The win leaves Haiti atop Group D with 3 points and a 9-0 goal record.
Upcoming matches include Haiti vs Suriname on March 3, 2026, and Haiti vs Anguilla on April 9, 2026.
The Dominican Republic has yet to play, with a scheduled match against Suriname on December 2, 2025.

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