As the Grenadiers get ready to play their first World Cup match in over fifty years, many people in Port-au-Prince are complaining about the lack of electricity during the World Cup games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just hours away from the historic match between Haiti and Scotland at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Haitian fans’ excitement is running into a well-known reality: power outages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Since the official kick-off of the tournament on June 11, 2026, many residents in the metropolitan area of Port-au-Prince say they\u2019ve been without electricity during the main matches of the competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
People in Delmas, Lalue, Christ-Roi, Delmas 83, Delmas 95, and other neighborhoods report that power cuts happen regularly before or during the matches, making it tricky to follow the world’s most-watched sporting event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For many fans, this situation is especially frustrating as Haiti plays in its first World Cup since the 1974 edition.The collected testimonies talk about a population forced to multiply alternative solutions to follow the matches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Households with financial means have invested in solar panels, storage batteries, or backup power systems to ensure minimal energy autonomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Others have chosen collective solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In several neighborhoods, restaurants, shops, public spaces, and even private residences are turning into gathering spots where residents come together to watch the games on a shared screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This solidarity allows many supporters to experience the emotions of the World Cup together despite electricity supply difficulties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As the Haiti vs. Scotland match approaches, the anticipation is huge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Grenadiers qualifying for the World Cup is a historic event for the whole country and sparks a strong sense of national pride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For many citizens, being able to follow this event under good conditions goes beyond just sports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In conversations, on social media, and in several neighborhoods of the capital, the same wish keeps coming up: that the electricity will be on when the Grenadiers take the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Criticism is mostly aimed at Electricit\u00e9 d\u2019Ha\u00efti, with many people calling on them to ensure at least some stability in service during the national team’s matches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Beyond football, this also highlights the ongoing struggles of Haiti\u2019s energy sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Despite the challenges, the public excitement around the World Cup remains strong.Whether they follow the matches using solar panels, a generator, at a restaurant, or at friends\u2019 places, Haitian fans seem determined not to miss this historic moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For many, the return of the Grenadiers on the world stage is a rare reason for national gathering in a context marked by economic and security challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tonight, while eyes will be on the field, another anticipation will accompany the sporting result: hoping the lights stay on long enough for an entire nation to fully experience this encounter with history.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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