{"id":265438,"date":"2026-05-10T05:14:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-10T05:14:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/265438\/"},"modified":"2026-05-10T05:14:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-10T05:14:09","slug":"haitis-national-soccer-team-to-train-in-port-st-lucie-for-world-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/265438\/","title":{"rendered":"Haiti’s national soccer team to train in Port St. Lucie for World Cup"},"content":{"rendered":"

Prior to embarking on its first FIFA World Cup<\/a> appearance in more than a half century, the Haiti<\/a> Men’s National Soccer Team will call the Treasure Coast its home for a couple of weeks.<\/p>\n

Haiti will hold a training camp at the voco Sandpiper All-Inclusive Resort from May 24 to June 8 along the St. Lucie River in Port St. Lucie.<\/p>\n

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The facility features professional-standard soccer pitches as well other key accommodations as players and staff will gather in the lead up to the world\u2019s biggest sport event.<\/p>\n

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\u201cLes Grenadiers\u201d will be hosted by the -formed Port St. Lucie Soccer Club of the United Soccer League.<\/p>\n

“Having a national team preparing for the World Cup here reflects the level of environment we are building,” Diego Delledonne Port St. Lucie SC\u00a0 Chief Operating Officer said in a press release. “We are proud to support Haiti’s preparation and to contribute to this stage of their journey.”<\/p>\n

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Amid national strife and turmoil, Haiti secured its spot in the 2026 World Cup after winning Group C in the CONCACAF qualifiers.<\/p>\n

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Haiti forward Frantzdy Pierrot celebrates after scoring a goal against Trinidad and Tobago in the second half during a group stage match of the Gold Cup at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston on June 19, 2025.<\/p>\n

It is the second time the country will compete for the event, previously qualifying in 1974.<\/p>\n

Before the start of the World Cup, Inter Miami FC<\/a> will host a pair of Haiti friendly matches. The Haitian National Team<\/a> will face New Zealand<\/a> on June 2 at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale. Three days later, Haiti takes on Peru at NU Stadium in downtown Miami.<\/p>\n

Haiti opens the FIFA World Cup against Scotland<\/a> on June 13 from Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.<\/p>\n

Patrick Bernadeau is a sports reporter for Treasure Coast Newspapers. He can be reached at 772-985-9692, on X at @PatBernadeau or via email at pbernadeau@gannett.com.<\/p>\n

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