US grants visa to Haitian soccer player to join team for World Cup
The U.S. government has granted a visa to Woodensky Pierre, a member of Haiti's national soccer team, allowing him to participate in the World Cup. Pierre is the only player from the team currently residing in Haiti, and he expressed joy upon receiving the visa. Haiti's national team is preparing for their matches in the World Cup, marking their second appearance in the tournament's history.
- ▪Woodensky Pierre received a visa from the U.S. to join Haiti's national soccer team for the World Cup.
- ▪He is the only member of the team living in Haiti and was greeted with excitement at the airport.
- ▪Haiti's national team will play warmup matches against New Zealand and Peru before the World Cup begins.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onUS grants visa to Haitian soccer player to join team for World CupThe U.S. government has granted a visa to Woodensky Pierre, the only member of Haiti’s national soccer team living in the Caribbean countryByPIERRE-RICHARD LUXAMA Associated Press and DÁNICA COTO Associated PressJune 2, 2026, 8:44 AM0:59Odeline Paul dances with a Haitian flag at a Haitian Heritage Month event featuring the Haiti national soccer team, Saturday, May 30, 2026, in North Miami, Fla., ahead of the FIFA World Cup soccer tournament. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)The Associated PressPORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti -- The U.S.
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