Ahead of World Cup, Two Generations of Haitian Players Unite
Former Haitian international Ernst Jean‑Baptiste met with current co‑captain Ricardo Adé in Miami as Haiti prepares for the 2026 World Cup. The reunion highlights the link between the 1974 squad, Haiti’s last World Cup appearance, and the present generation. Both players expressed optimism about the national team’s prospects.
- ▪Ernst Jean‑Baptiste, a member of Haiti’s 1974 World Cup team, met with co‑captain Ricardo Adé at a restaurant in Miami.
- ▪The meeting was organized to celebrate the continuity between the historic 1974 squad and the 2026 team.
- ▪Haiti qualified for the World Cup in 1974, its only appearance until the upcoming 2026 tournament.
- ▪Both players emphasized the growing talent in Haitian soccer and the support of the diaspora community.
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