Haiti qualifies for first World Cup since 1974

Haiti secured one of three direct Concacaf berths with a 2-0 win over Nicaragua in Curacao on Tuesday, combined with Honduras' 0-0 tie against Costa Rica.

Ruben Providence and Louicius Deedson scored for Haiti on Tuesday.

The win came on a fitting day for Haiti. The Battle of Vertières was fought on November 18, 1803, the decisive battle in Haiti's fight for independence from France.

Haiti can't play at home because its stadium was overtaken by gangs last year. 

The team hasn't played at home since facing Canada in 2021 in a World Cup qualifying match.