The FIFA President Congratulates Haiti: “It’s a Country That Loves Football”
By Mardoche D’Aout · Port-au-Prince
· 1 min read · Updated 24 April 2026
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Following the historic qualification of the Grenadiers for the 2026 World Cup, FIFA President Gianni Infantino released a video to congratulate Haiti.
This is a strong gesture, showing how much this qualification has impacted the football world. In his message, Infantino clearly states, “Haiti has always been a football-loving country.”
Haiti has always been a country that loves football. “It’s a great pleasure to see you back.”
It’s a great pleasure to see you return. These simple, yet powerful, phrases remind us that football holds a special place in the hearts of the Haitian people.
The FIFA President’s message comes at a difficult time for the country. It reminds us that, despite the crises, Haiti continues to love, live, and breathe football. This qualification is therefore more than a sporting victory: it is a symbol of hope and pride. The video also shows the Grenadiers celebrating their achievement. One senses a united, determined team, aware of having offered a historic moment to an entire country.
After 52 years of waiting, Haiti finally returns to the world stage, and this return is welcomed at the highest level. With this message, Gianni Infantino confirms a truth that Haitians have always known:
Haiti is, and always has been, a football country. Mardoché D’Août
This is a strong gesture, showing how much this qualification has impacted the football world. In his message, Infantino clearly states, “Haiti has always been a football-loving country.”
Haiti has always been a country that loves football. “It’s a great pleasure to see you back.”
It’s a great pleasure to see you return. These simple, yet powerful, phrases remind us that football holds a special place in the hearts of the Haitian people.
The FIFA President’s message comes at a difficult time for the country. It reminds us that, despite the crises, Haiti continues to love, live, and breathe football. This qualification is therefore more than a sporting victory: it is a symbol of hope and pride. The video also shows the Grenadiers celebrating their achievement. One senses a united, determined team, aware of having offered a historic moment to an entire country.
After 52 years of waiting, Haiti finally returns to the world stage, and this return is welcomed at the highest level. With this message, Gianni Infantino confirms a truth that Haitians have always known:
Haiti is, and always has been, a football country. Mardoché D’Août
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