Haiti fans pick up the beat as 52-year World Cup hoodoo ends (opens original article in a new tab)

Haiti fans in Boston celebrated their team's first World Cup match since 1974, despite challenges faced by the Haitian community in the U.S.

• Haiti fans celebrated their team's first World Cup match since 1974 in Boston with a rara band performance
• Haiti's team is ranked 83rd globally, facing stronger opponents in Group C including Brazil and Morocco
• Haitian diaspora in the U.S. faced challenges due to political issues and a travel ban affecting their ability to attend matches