# 'Gang leaders are soccer lovers' - Haiti play with hope for peace

- Published: 2026-06-13T11:29:34Z
- Updated: 2026-06-21T13:02:11Z
- Section: Breaking
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c23yvvv7kr3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Tags: BBC News · Top News
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Haiti's first appearance at a men's World Cup for 52 years is as much about hope as it is goals for the conflict-torn nation.

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