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Haiti’s second match at the 2026 World Cup pits them against the tournament’s most storied side: Brazil. After losing their opener to Scotland, Haiti need points — yet, as More than the Score’s Mani Djazmi finds, many Haitians may be cheering for Brazil instead.
Journalist Pierre Richard Midy explores Haiti’s deep ties to Brazilian football — to the point that many fans back Brazil over their own national team — and explains how Pelé became a revered figure there. He also describes the lengths people go to just to watch the tournament amid electricity shortages, and argues that the World Cup alone can’t resolve the gang violence gripping the country.
We also hear from Haiti’s record scorer, Duckens Nazon, on how he hopes to win over the country’s Brazil-leaning supporters. Plus, singer Nathalie Cerin tells the BBC’s John Bennett what it’s like watching Haiti at the World Cup from the Haitian community in Philadelphia.
More than the Score goes beyond the men’s World Cup — spotlighting new teams, standout performers, trends and fandoms shaping the tournament beyond the numbers. With 48 nations competing across Mexico, the United States and Canada, the BBC World Service takes you deeper, from the group stage to the final. Search for “More than the Score” wherever you get your BBC podcasts.