Haiti to Face United States in Miami on November 14
Concacaf approved a match relocation for the Nations League quarter-final first leg due to safety concerns in Haiti.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Soccer
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Haiti will host the United States in the Nations League quarter-final on November 14, 2026, at Nu Stadium in Miami. Concacaf authorized the shift from the originally scheduled location in Kingston, Jamaica, as an exceptional hosting arrangement.
Why it matters
Widespread gang violence in Port-au-Prince has prevented Haiti from hosting home matches within its own borders since July 2021. The move allows the team to play in a region with a large Haitian diaspora while navigating persistent security challenges.
South Florida is home to nearly half a million Haitians and their descendants, a significant increase over the average of 297 fans who attended recent Nations League matches at Sabina Park.
The players
Concacaf
This is the governing body for association football in North America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Haiti
This is a Caribbean nation that has been unable to play home football matches within its own borders for over five years.
United States
This is the national football team that will serve as both the opponent and the temporary host for the upcoming match.
The details
Haiti successfully requested to move the match to the territory of its opponent due to the ongoing inability to guarantee safety in its home country. Concacaf maintains the flexibility to amend or withdraw this hosting arrangement based on future security conditions.
Timeline
Haiti has been unable to host home games since July 2021.
The match between Haiti and the United States is scheduled for November 14, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This decision ensures that the Nations League quarter-final proceeds as scheduled despite the ongoing security crisis in Haiti. By playing in Miami, the match avoids further scheduling conflicts that could jeopardize the integrity of the tournament bracket.
The relocation to Nu Stadium in Miami provides a significantly larger venue for fans, contrasting with the low attendance recorded at previous neutral sites like Sabina Park. Fans in South Florida will have direct access to the quarter-final match for the first time in the tournament cycle.
The takeaway
This match highlights the challenges of maintaining regional sports schedules during prolonged periods of civil unrest. Fans should monitor official announcements for any last-minute adjustments to match security protocols before traveling.
What happens next
Haiti will play the United States in the first leg of the Nations League quarter-final on November 14, 2026.
Further reading
For more updates on tournament logistics, visit the Soccer section.
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