![AYITI [18TH JUNE 2026] - As Haiti celebrates its return to the FIFA World Cup for the first time in 52 years, the Caribbean nation's performance is being viewed as more than just a football achievement. As one of two Caribbean teams competing at the 2026 tournament, Haiti's qualification has helped secure the region's strongest-ever representation on football's biggest stage. Despite a narrow opening loss to Scotland, the team's display has drawn praise from football observers across the region. Choice TV spoke with former Saint Lucian professional footballer and coach Earl Jean, who shared his assessment of Haiti's performance, and what its success means for the future of Caribbean football. Cianna Dalsan reports.](https://www.replay.gp/wp-content/plugins/youtube-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
EARL JEAN ON HAITI’S HISTORIC RETURN TO THE WORLD CUP
AYITI [18TH JUNE 2026] – As Haiti celebrates its return to the FIFA World Cup for the first time in 52 years, the Caribbean nation’s performance is being viewed as more than just a football achievement. As one of two Caribbean teams competing at the 2026 tournament, Haiti’s qualification has helped secure the region’s strongest-ever representation on football’s biggest stage. Despite a narrow opening loss to Scotland, the team’s display has drawn praise from football observers across the region. Choice TV spoke with former Saint Lucian professional footballer and coach Earl Jean, who shared his assessment of Haiti’s performance, and what its success means for the future of Caribbean football. Cianna Dalsan reports.
