Brazil defender Douglas Santos said the five-time World Cup winners cannot afford to take Haiti lightly after a disappointing 1-1 draw with Morocco in their opener. He expressed confidence that the Selecao would improve now the pressure and anxiety of their World Cup opener had passed,

Matchday 3 of the FIFA World Cup has already seen some cracking action. Here we recount what has happened so far, with the latest match first A stunning counter attacking performance from Australia saw them beat Turkiye 2-0 in Vancouver.

James Boyard's abduction is the highest-ranking abduction in the violence-wracked country in recent years, according to reports.

Armed men in Haiti have kidnapped James Boyard, cabinet director of the Defense Ministry and a highly respected security expert who also serves as inspector general of Haiti’s police, a person with the knowledge of the situation said Saturday.

The design contained an image of several freedom fighters raising the country’s flag, based on the final battle of the Haitian Revolution.

Like many other Haitians, Peguy Joseph is a longtime superfan of Brazil — the most successful team in the history of the World Cup.

Haiti face Scotland in Boston on Saturday in their opening Group C match, marking only the second men’s World Cup appearance for the team.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — For Boston council member Ruthzee Louijeune, Haiti’s return to the World Cup is a continuation of what’s been a two-month celebration in the city for the Caribbean nation. Yes,

Neymar has resumed individual training with Brazil after his right calf injury. The development lifts Brazil before the Haiti game, as they look to bounce back from their draw to Morocco.