Haiti's World Cup Heroes Meet Reality Check on Home Turf The jubilation was palpable as members of the Haitian national soccer team arrived in Port au Prince to celebrate their historic qualification to the World Cup.
However, the excitement quickly gave way to a harsh reality check. For those familiar with Haiti's tumultuous recent past, the disconnect between the team's arrival and the country's struggles is striking.
The Haitian national soccer team's qualification for the World Cup last November sent shockwaves of pride across the nation. Their valiant play against Morocco in their final game was notable, despite losing 4 2.