Trump Travel Ban Hits Haitian Team

Midfielder Woodensky Pierre, the only member of Haiti's national soccer team still residing in the country, is facing a critical visa delay that threatens his participation in the 2026 World Cup.

Pierre and several Haitian team officials have been unable to secure entry to the United States for a pre-tournament training camp in Florida.

The delay is being attributed to the Trump administration's restrictive travel policies and a broader crackdown on visas from nations deemed high-risk.

While the rest of the squad is already training in the U.S., Pierre remains stranded in Port-au-Prince, highlighting the growing impact of political borders on international athletic competition.