The qualifying match for the 2026 World Cup was canceled due to a power outage: How Haiti won.

The game between Nicaragua and Haiti went dark

According to The Sun: The qualification match for the World Cup between Nicaragua and Haiti was interrupted due to a power outage. Haiti eventually won 3-0 in their attempt to qualify for the tournament taking place next year.

Delay due to weather conditions

The game was first interrupted in the 28th minute due to a power outage, while Haiti was already leading 1-0. In the comments, it was said:

“Oh, the lights went out. This will surely make it difficult to continue.”

The atmosphere in the stands remained combative as fans tried to entertain themselves while organizers took measures to restore power. Eventually, the issue was resolved, and with the resumption of play, Haiti quickly scored another goal.

Haiti's victory and fan reaction

The goal was scored by Danley Jean Jacques with the help of midfielder 'Wolves' Jean-Rickner Bellegarde. The third goal came in stoppage time, securing an important victory for Haiti.

Fans immediately reacted to this twisty situation on social media, joking that this was 'the peak of CONCACAF.' One of them wrote:

“Every time it seems we have reached the peak of CONCACAF, there is still a higher peak.”

Now Haiti has five points from three games in the third round of World Cup qualifying, without suffering a defeat. Nicaragua, on the other hand, is in last place with only one point on the board. The group winner qualifies for the next World Cup, while the second-placed team must go to the playoffs.

This event underscores the unstable infrastructure situation in some countries participating in international competitions. Games under unpredictable circumstances not only jeopardize the outcome but also the overall atmosphere of sporting events. Haiti, which continues its successful streak in the games, hopes to secure its chances of participating in the World Cup next year.