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Senior Haitian Men's Team Set for 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup
The senior men's national team is preparing for the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup, having been drawn into Group D alongside the United States, Trinidad & Tobago, and guest nation Saudi Arabia. The tournament is scheduled from June 14 to July 6, 2025, with Haiti's group stage matches set against formidable opponents. Their performance in this tournament will be crucial as they aim to replicate or surpass their 2019 semi-final run.
Women's U-20 Team Advances in World Cup Qualifiers
Haiti's U-20 women's team demonstrated resilience in the 2025 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup qualifiers. They began their campaign with a 3-1 victory over Antigua and Barbuda, followed by a commanding 4-0 win against Belize. Key performances included a brace from Néhémie Sainvilus and goals from Briannah Crevecoeur and Pierreline Nazon. Despite these successes, fans expressed concerns about the team's consistency and depth, especially in the absence of star player Lourdjina Etienne.
USMNT will include several Caribbean countries, including Haiti, Trinidad & Tobago.
The 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup draw, held on April 10 at CONCACAF headquarters in Miami, placed the United States Men's National Team (USMNT) into Group D alongside Haiti, Trinidad & Tobago, and guest nation Saudi Arabia. The tournament is scheduled to commence on June 14, 2025, with group stage matches running through June 24. The top two teams from each group will advance to the quarterfinals, culminating in the final on July 6 at NRG Stadium in Houston.