After weeks of uncertainty, Haitian footballer Woodensky Pierre has received a U.S. visa to join his national team at the World Cup. For supporters in Haiti, the moment is more than a sporting milestone—it is a symbol of hope for a country facing violence, instability and hardship.
The final obstacle standing between Woodensky Pierre and the World Cup has been removed.
The United States has granted a visa to the midfielder, allowing him to travel from Haiti and join his teammates in Florida ahead of the tournament.
Pierre was the only member of Haiti’s national squad still based in the Caribbean nation and had been unable to travel with the rest of the team while awaiting approval.
His departure from Port-au-Prince on Tuesday sparked scenes of celebration at the airport, where supporters, workers and family members gathered to wish him well.
