The United States grants a visa to Woodensky Pierre, the only member of Haiti’s men’s national soccer team still based in Haiti as the World Cup approaches. Several outlets report that the visa approval ends days of uncertainty that had raised questions about whether Pierre could join the rest of the squad. Caribbean360 frames the issue as a possible hold-up to Haiti’s World Cup return after a 52-year absence.
According to The Independent and ABC News, the visa is issued so Pierre can travel to the United States for World Cup preparation and participation. The Independent also describes the decision as coming through the Trump administration, while other coverage focuses on the approval itself rather than the specific circumstances.
Macau News adds that after confirmation from Haiti Football Federation sources, Pierre leaves Port-au-Prince for Florida, where the team has been preparing since last week. The report notes that he departs amid public farewells at the airport, with supporters and family members present.
