{"id":293735,"date":"2026-06-02T23:25:08","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T23:25:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/293735\/"},"modified":"2026-06-02T23:25:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T23:25:08","slug":"haiti-new-zealand-meet-at-inter-miami-cf-stadium-in-fort-lauderdale-for-world-cup-friendlies-wsvn-7news-miami-news-weather-sports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/293735\/","title":{"rendered":"Haiti, New Zealand meet at Inter Miami CF Stadium in Fort Lauderdale for World Cup friendlies – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports"},"content":{"rendered":"

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) – With just over a week to go before the official start of the World Cup, two countries will face off in a friendly match in Fort Lauderdale, Tuesday night.<\/p>\n

In a preview of World Cup action, Haiti and New Zealand are set to take the pitch at Inter Miami CF Stadium for a friendly.<\/p>\n

While Tuesday night\u2019s game serves as a warmup for players ahead of the world tournament, both teams remain locked in.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s World Cup is the second time Haiti competes while New Zealand makes their third appearance on the world stage.<\/p>\n

Haiti hasn\u2019t competed in the World Cup since 1974 while New Zealand\u2019s two previous appearances happened in 1982 and 2010.<\/p>\n

When the big tournament kicks off, Hard Rock Stadium, which will be known as Miami Stadium for the duration of the event, will play host to seven matches.<\/p>\n

The transformation at the stadium is well underway.<\/p>\n

As for fans, South Florida\u2019s Haitian community gathered for a jubilant celebration, cheering on several members of the country\u2019s national team and their first World Cup appearance in 52 years at an event in North Miami over the weekend<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The friendly between Haiti and New Zealand begins at 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

WSVN-7 will also be home to all the World Cup action when the tournament begins on June 11.<\/p>\n

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