World Cup 2026: Haiti fans feel excluded from first tournament since 1974
Summary
Haiti’s national soccer team is playing in the World Cup for the first time since 1974, but many Haitian fans in the U.S. cannot attend because ticket prices, transportation costs, and a travel ban make it difficult. The team will play matches in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Georgia, but many in the Haitian-American community find the event too expensive.Key Facts
- Haiti qualified for the World Cup for the first time in 52 years.
- Matches will be held in Foxborough (Massachusetts), Philadelphia (Pennsylvania), and Atlanta (Georgia).
- Ticket prices for the Haiti vs. Scotland game were listed as high as $2,100 on FIFA’s website.
- Parking near the Foxborough stadium costs at least $150, with additional costs for satellite lots and transit.
- Massachusetts has a large Haitian population of about 87,000 people.
- Many Haitian fans find ticket and travel costs too high to attend the games.
- A U.S. travel ban linked to the Trump administration restricts many Haitians from entering the country, reducing international fan attendance.
- Local leaders and community members are calling for more affordable or free tickets for the Haitian community.
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