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Haiti's Hopeful Hero Stuck in Visa Limbo

Global News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!

Published
May 28, 2026
Duration
1:56
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May 28, 2026

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Haiti’s national soccer team is on the brink of their historic World Cup debut, but one player, Woodensky Pierre, faces a visa nightmare that could derail his dream. The only player based in Haiti’s volatile Port-au-Prince, Pierre waits in limbo as U.S. travel restrictions stall his path to Florida, where the team gears up for crucial warm-ups. While his …

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Haiti’s national soccer team is on the brink of their historic World Cup debut, but one player, Woodensky Pierre, faces a visa nightmare that could derail his dream. The only player based in Haiti’s volatile Port-au-Prince, Pierre waits in limbo as U.S. travel restrictions stall his path to Florida, where the team gears up for crucial warm-ups. While his teammates train abroad, Pierre endures daily danger in Cite Soleil, a city gripped by gangs, while hoping his visa clears before June 13th. The

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