Haiti Crushed 5–1 by Curaçao in World Cup Qualifier

A Painful Blow in the Battle for 2026 — Grenadiers Lose Ground in Group C

By The Haitian Pulse Staff
June 11, 2025

WILLEMSTAD — In what many hoped would be a triumphant step forward in the 2026 CONCACAF World Cup qualifiers, Haiti instead faced a devastating 5–1 defeat against Curaçao on Tuesday night. Played at Stadion Ergilio Hato in Willemstad, this second-round Group C matchup now marks a significant setback for the Grenadiers’ World Cup campaign.

Coming off a 2–1 victory over Saint Lucia, optimism filled Haitian fans at home and abroad. But those hopes were quickly drowned out by a ruthless Curaçao side that capitalized on every error and exposed Haiti’s defensive vulnerabilities from the opening whistle.

Match Summary

Final Score: Curaçao 5 – 1 Haiti
Venue: Stadion Ergilio Hato, Willemstad
Haiti’s Group C Record: 1 win, 1 loss
Next Match: Haiti vs. Barbados (date TBA)

Goals & Key Moments

12’: Gervane Kastaneer opens the scoring for Curaçao.
15’: Kenji Gorré doubles the lead.
61’: Louicius Don Deedson gives Haiti a glimmer of hope, making it 2–1.
69’: Jearl Margaritha strikes again for Curaçao.
89’ & 90+3’: Kevin Felida and Jeremy Antonisse seal the rout.

Despite Haiti controlling more of the ball throughout the match, their lack of defensive cohesion and sharp finishing proved costly. Curaçao, on the other hand, executed with clinical precision.

What This Means for Haiti

This defeat complicates Haiti’s path to the final round of qualifiers. Only the top teams from each group advance, and Haiti’s goal difference now suffers a significant blow. Every match moving forward is a must-win.

Coach Sébastien Migné must now regroup, address the team’s defensive weaknesses, and find a more aggressive and cohesive strategy to keep qualification hopes alive.

What Do You Think?

Were the tactics off?
Who needs to step up?
Can Haiti still fight its way to 2026?

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