A First for Haiti… Women’s World Cup 2023: Haiti Join England’s Group
The BBC has confirmed that Haiti will join England, Denmark, and China in Group D of the Women’s World Cup 2023. Haiti achieved this milestone by beating Chile 2-1 in a playoff match.
The match was a nail-biter, with midfielder Melchie Dumornay opening the scoring with a powerful strike just before halftime. Captain Nerilia Mondesir missed a penalty in the 89th minute, but Dumornay doubled Haiti’s lead in the eighth minute of added time. Maria Rojas pulled one back for Chile, but it was too little, too late.
Haiti’s historic qualification means they will be playing in their first-ever major global tournament. Their men’s team did qualify for the World Cup in 1974, but this marks a significant achievement for the women’s team. Haiti are currently ranked 55th in the world.
Chile, who made their Women’s World Cup debut in 2019, will not be participating in this year’s tournament despite being given a bye to the play-off final in Auckland.
Portugal have also qualified for the World Cup for the first time, thanks to a Carole Costa penalty in the 94th minute that sealed a 2-1 win against Cameroon in Hamilton. Portugal will join defending champions the United States, Vietnam, and the Netherlands in Group E this summer.
Panama will take on Paraguay in the final qualifying play-off in Hamilton on Thursday.
Conclusion
Haiti’s historic qualification for the Women’s World Cup 2023 is a significant milestone for the country’s women’s football team. Their achievement will inspire many young girls and women to take up the sport and strive for excellence.
FAQs
Q: Who will Haiti play in the Women’s World Cup 2023?
A: Haiti will play England, Denmark, and China in Group D of the tournament.
Q: How did Haiti qualify for the Women’s World Cup 2023?
A: Haiti qualified by beating Chile 2-1 in a playoff match.
Q: Has Haiti’s women’s team ever participated in a major global tournament before?
A: No, this is Haiti’s first-ever major global tournament.
Q: Who will Portugal play in the Women’s World Cup 2023?
A: Portugal will play the United States, Vietnam, and the Netherlands in Group E of the tournament.