Haiti's under-17 women's national soccer team suffered a 3-1 defeat against Puerto Rico in a qualifying match for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. The match was part of the CONCACAF Women's U-17 Championship qualifying tournament.
The game took place on March 16, 2026, at the Estadio Panamericano in San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic. Puerto Rico secured the victory with goals from Juelle Love, who scored twice, and Kendra Coulibaly. Haiti's lone goal was scored by captain Sabine Thomas.
This result places significant pressure on Haiti's qualification hopes. The team must now win its final group stage match against the Dominican Republic on March 18 to have a chance of advancing to the next round of the CONCACAF championship, which serves as the pathway to the World Cup in Morocco.
The 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup is scheduled to be held in Morocco, marking the first time the tournament will be hosted by an African nation.
