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Ex-Blaster Duckens Nazon to Debut for Haiti in World Cup
14 Jun
Summary
- Duckens Nazon, Haiti's top scorer, will debut in the World Cup.
- Nazon previously played for Kerala Blasters about a decade ago.
- Haiti's first World Cup appearance since 1974 begins against Scotland.
Duckens Nazon, Haiti's prolific all-time leading goal-scorer, is poised to make his World Cup debut on Saturday, June 15, 2026 (Sunday morning in India), when his team faces Scotland. This appearance marks Haiti's significant return to the World Cup stage after a 52-year hiatus, with their last participation being in 1974.
Nazon's journey includes a past stint with the Kerala Blasters in the Indian Super League around September 2016. During his seven appearances, he scored a couple of goals, notably one that secured a playoff spot for the team.
Now a veteran for Haiti with 44 goals in 78 international appearances, Nazon is expected to lead the line for his nation in the 2026 World Cup. Haiti has been drawn into Group C alongside formidable opponents Brazil and Morocco, with their campaign kicking off against Scotland.
