World Cup 2026: Why Haiti x Brazil is more than just another game
Haiti faces Brazil in a crucial World Cup game, highlighting the historic ties between the two countries' footballing cultures, with many Haitians supporting Brazil over their own national team.
Haiti's second game at the 2026 World Cup will be against the tournament's most famous team: Brazil. After losing their debut to Scotland, Haiti needs a positive result. But, as More than the Score's Mani Djazmi reports, many Haitians may end up rooting for Brazil. Journalist Pierre Richard Midy explains how the history of football in Haiti is intertwined with the Brazilian team – to the point that many Haitians support Brazil more than their own national team. He also reveals the difficulties that people in Haiti face in watching the tournament, due to electricity shortages, and argues that "Haiti needs much more than the World Cup" to end the gang violence that plagues the country. Additionally, we hear from Haiti's record goalscorer, Duckens Nazon, who hopes his team can win over Brazilian fans. Singer Nathalie Cerin also shares with the BBC's John Bennett what the experience of watching Haiti at the World Cup is like for expats in Philadelphia.
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