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South Florida’s Haitian community rally behind Team Haiti ahead of match against Brazil
By Kevin Boulandier at WSVN 7 News
· June 19, 2026
· 1 min read
South Florida’s Haitian community is gearing up to cheer on Team Haiti as it prepares to take on Brazil in Friday night’s World Cup match. Fans gathered at The NoMi Village off Northwest Seventh Avenue in North Miami at a free community watch party to support their team. 7News cameras captured a lar
Key takeaway It is the first time since 1974 that the national soccer team has qualified for the World Cup.
Why this matters in The Miami
The excitement surrounding Team Haiti's World Cup match against Brazil is palpable in South Florida's Haitian community, with many gathering at The NoMi Village to cheer on their team. This enthusiasm is a testament to the strong ties between Miami's Haitian population and their heritage. As the largest hub for Haitian Americans in the United States, Miami-Dade County is home to a vibrant community that actively maintains connections to their homeland. The World Cup tournament, and Haiti's historic qualification, has become a rallying point for this community, with many fans seeing it as an opportunity to showcase national pride and celebrate their cultural identity. The watch party at NoMi Village, with its family-friendly activities and food vendors, reflects the diverse and lively cultural scene found in neighborhoods like Little Havana and Wynwood, where community events often bring people together to celebrate their roots.
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Category: arts ·
Published: June 19, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? South Florida’s Haitian community is gearing up to cheer on Team Haiti as it prepares to take on Brazil in Friday night’s World Cup match. Fans gathered at The NoMi Village off Northwest Seventh Avenue in North Miami at a free community watch party to support their team. 7News cameras captured a lar
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