Concacaf, the governing body for football in North America, Central America, and the Caribbean, announced on Thursday that the Haiti versus United States Nations League quarter-final match will be played in Miami on November 14. The match was originally scheduled to take place in Kingston, Jamaica, but officials approved an 'exceptional hosting arrangement' to relocate the fixture.

This move highlights the ongoing instability in Haiti, which has prevented the national team from playing home matches within its own borders for over three years. According to United Nations estimates, approximately 90% of the capital city, Port-au-Prince, is currently under the control of violent gangs. This control extends to critical infrastructure, including the national stadium, rendering it unusable for international sporting events.

While the match is technically a 'home' game for Haiti, the relocation to Miami is a logistical necessity driven by the humanitarian and security crisis. The match is the first leg of a two-part home-and-away series between the two nations. The decision to move the game reflects the broader challenges faced by Haitian institutions in maintaining normalcy amidst widespread civil unrest and the breakdown of public order in the country.