The Haitian Biz Blog
Stories, culture, and news celebrating the Haitian diaspora — and the businesses and moments that connect us.
Jun 13, 2026
The Jersey, the Battle of Vertières, and a Pride That Can't Be Removed
Days before the World Cup, FIFA asked Haiti to remove an image of the Battle of Vertières from its jersey. To understand why that mattered so deeply, you have to understand what Vertières means: the birth of the first nation founded by formerly enslaved people.
Read more →Jun 12, 2026
Sébastien Migné: The Coach Who Ended a 52-Year Wait
In roughly 18 months, the French coach did what no Haitian manager had managed in five decades — and he did it with a team that couldn't even play at home. The story of the man behind Haiti's return.
Read more →Jun 12, 2026
Curaçao: The 500-Mile Road to Qualification
Haiti qualified for the World Cup without a home. Forced to play 'home' matches 500 miles away in Curaçao, Les Grenadiers built a historic campaign on the road. A story of pure resilience.
Read more →Jun 12, 2026
Haiti by the Numbers: Can Les Grenadiers Make History?
Underdog or dark horse? We dig into the stats behind Haiti's World Cup campaign — the 52-year history, the case for confidence, the honest challenges, and the realistic path to the knockout rounds.
Read more →Jun 12, 2026
Group of Giants: Haiti vs Brazil, Morocco & Scotland
The 2026 World Cup draw handed Haiti one of the toughest groups in the tournament — Brazil, Morocco, and Scotland. Here's what each opponent brings, and what a realistic dream looks like for Les Grenadiers.
Read more →Jun 12, 2026
Duckens Nazon: The Goal-Scorer Who Led Haiti Home
He finished as the top scorer in all of Concacaf qualifying and now sits within reach of Haiti's all-time scoring record. Meet Duckens Nazon, the striker whose goals ended a 52-year wait.
Read more →Jun 12, 2026
A Home World Cup for the Diaspora: Boston, Philadelphia & Atlanta
For the first time, the World Cup has come to the Haitian diaspora's doorstep. How Boston, Philadelphia, and Atlanta — three cities with deep Haitian communities — are hosting Haiti's historic run.
Read more →Jun 12, 2026
Haiti Returns to the World Cup After 52 Years
On November 18, 2025 — exactly 222 years after the Battle of Vertières — Haiti beat Nicaragua to qualify for the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1974. Inside the historic moment, the road through Curaçao, and the daunting draw that awaits.
Read more →Jun 12, 2026
The Diaspora's Team: Why Haiti Belongs to the Whole World
Of the 26 players on Haiti's World Cup squad, only 10 were born in Haiti. The rest were born in France, Canada, Switzerland, and the United States. This is the story of a national team that is, truly, the diaspora's team.
Read more →Jun 12, 2026
Emmanuel Sanon and the Legend of 1974
Before 2026, there was 1974 — and the day a Haitian striker beat the legendary Dino Zoff to score the most celebrated goal in Haitian football history. The story of Emmanuel Sanon and the 52-year road back.
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