As anticipation builds for Haiti’s long-awaited return to the FIFA World Cup, Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé traveled to Boston to personally meet with the Haitian national soccer team, Les Grenadiers, ahead of their opening match on the world’s biggest football stage.
The visit took place as the team continues preparations for its Group Stage opener against Scotland on June 13 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. For Haiti, the tournament marks a historic moment, as the nation returns to the FIFA World Cup for the first time in 52 years.
During the gathering, Prime Minister Fils-Aimé delivered words of encouragement and gratitude to the players, recognizing the significance of their achievement and the pride they have inspired throughout Haiti and the Haitian diaspora.
Addressing the team, the Prime Minister described the players as “Ambassadors of Haiti” and the “Hope of Haiti,” emphasizing that they carry the dreams and aspirations of millions of Haitians around the world. He praised their dedication, perseverance, and commitment to representing the country on the international stage.
“Haiti is proud of you,” he told the players, reaffirming the government’s support as Les Grenadiers prepare to compete against some of the world’s top football nations.
The emotional meeting concluded with a special presentation from the team, who gifted the Prime Minister a signed Haiti national team jersey bearing the signatures of every player on the squad—a symbolic gesture reflecting the unity between the team and the nation they represent.
The excitement surrounding Haiti’s World Cup campaign continues to grow both at home and abroad. Across Haiti and throughout Haitian communities in the United States, Canada, France, and beyond, supporters have embraced the team’s historic qualification. In Greater Boston, home to one of the largest Haitian populations in the United States, Haitian flags can be seen proudly displayed as fans prepare to support Les Grenadiers throughout the tournament.
The Prime Minister’s visit comes just days after the team’s arrival in Massachusetts, where they received a warm welcome from supporters eager to celebrate this historic chapter in Haitian sports history. Following strong performances in preparation matches, confidence and excitement continue to build around the squad.
More than a football tournament, Haiti’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup has become a symbol of national pride, resilience, and unity. At a time when many Haitians are looking for reasons to come together, Les Grenadiers have provided a source of hope and inspiration that transcends sports.
As kickoff approaches, one thing is certain: wherever Haitians are around the world, the blue and red will be flying proudly as the nation rallies behind its team on football’s biggest stage.
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