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World Cup 2026 group stage continues Monday with four matches: Spain vs debutants Cape Verde, Belgium vs Egypt, Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay, and Iran vs New Zealand. Off-pitch stories include Uruguay's travel woes, Iranian American divisions, and Haiti's emotional return.
John McGinn scored the only goal from a deflection, handing Scotland its first World Cup win since 1990. The 1-0 victory over Haiti came in the opening match of Group C at Gillette Stadium.
FIFA has ordered Haiti to redesign its World Cup 2026 shirt just days before their opening match, citing regulations against political messaging after the kit featured an illustration of the 1803 Battle of Vertieres, the country's independence battle. The manufacturer Saeta confirmed the design was modified to comply with FIFA's rules, noting that the original intent was to honour Haitians, not to make a political statement.
Despite Haiti's first World Cup appearance since 1974, fans at home and in the U.S. diaspora are priced out of attending matches due to exorbitant ticket prices, high travel costs, and a U.S. travel ban. A single ticket for the Scotland match hit $2,100, while parking and transit costs add hundreds more. Community leaders and officials decry the barriers, calling for discounted tickets or sponsor support.
A fresh wave of gang violence in Haiti's capital Port-Au-Prince has left dozens dead and thousands displaced. Coordinated attacks involving gunfights, looting, and arson have paralyzed socio-economic activity and deepened the already severe humanitarian crisis.
Residents of Cite Soleil in Port-au-Prince protested after gang violence forced hospitals to close and hundreds to flee. Gangs control about 70% of the capital since President Moise's assassination. A U.N.-backed security mission has begun deploying troops.
A new surge of gang violence in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, has displaced hundreds and forced Doctors Without Borders (MSF) to stop operations at local hospitals. About 800 residents sought refuge inside an MSF facility before services were suspended due to safety risks. The ongoing clashes among powerful gangs, which have controlled much of the capital since 2021, continue to overwhelm efforts to restore security.
Four South Florida men were convicted in Miami federal court for conspiring to assassinate Haitian President Jovenel Moise at his home in July 2021. The plot involved hiring two dozen former Colombian soldiers and providing funds, weapons and gear. The defendants, including a former FBI informant and security company owner, face life sentences.
Four individuals convicted in the US for the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise. The defendants face life in prison for conspiracy to kill or kidnap and providing material support. The trial highlighted the power vacuum and crises in Haiti following the murder.
