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Haiti qualifies for World Cup for first time in 51 years

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They made it through after beating Nicaragua 2-0, defying the odds to qualify for the tournament for the first time in 51 years.

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  • Haiti's football team qualified for the FIFA World Cup for the first time in 51 years after defeating Nicaragua and benefiting from a draw between Costa Rica and Honduras. 5s
  • The victory offers hope to young Haitian players amid ongoing conflict with armed gangs. 14s
  • Football development in Haiti faces challenges, including a lack of fields and destruction of soccer schools, prompting calls for state support. 21s
  • Due to insecurity, Haiti's coaches have trained the team on Curaçao, 500 kilometres away from the island. 40s
  • Young Haitians, who previously supported other countries, now have the opportunity to support their own team in the World Cup. 1m 13s
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