Voodoo Spells & Giants: Haiti’s Outrageous Plan for the 2026 World Cup! 🪄⚽️

Against all odds, severe political crisis, and historic tragedy, Haiti is heading to the biggest stage in football! Can this passionate nation pull off the ultimate underdog story at the 2026 World Cup? 🇭🇹 In this moving and deeply insightful episode of Make Football Great Again, Harry Brent sits down with Haitian sports journalist Caleb Pierre to plot the definitive 48-nation roadmap for Les Grenadiers. From the historic 1974 squad that shocked Italy to the current crop of stars playing in the Premier League and Ligue 1, we look at the tactics, the players, and the profound power of football to unite a nation in crisis. In this episode, we break down: ⚽ Voodoo & Controversy: The crazy true story of the 1974 qualifiers. ⚽ The Ultimate GOAT: How Emmanuel Sanon became a permanent legend in Haitian history. ⚽ Football as Hope: What qualifying for the World Cup means to a country recovering from catastrophe. ⚽ Scouting Report: Key players to watch, including Wolves' Jean-Ricard Bellegarde and Sunderland's Wilson Isidor. ⚽ The Brazil Connection: Why half of Haiti will be torn when they face the Seleção. ⚽ Outrageous Predictions: Will Haiti shock Scotland and score twice against Brazil? Follow Caleb Pierre & Check Out His Work: 🔗 https://x.com/Caleb_Jephte #WorldCup2026 #HaitiFootball #LesGrenadiers #CONCACAF #UnderdogStory #HarryKane #LamineYamal #SoccerPodcast #RoadTo2026 0:00 – Preview: Can Haiti shock the world? 1:20 – Welcome to Make Football Great Again! 1:54 – One Truth, One Lie: The Voodoo Witch Doctors 2:45 – Haiti’s World Cup History & Breaking Dino Zoff's Record 3:37 – The Travel Log: Who is Haiti's Football GOAT? 4:06 – Most Celebrated Result: The 2019 Comeback vs. Canada 5:03 – The Historical Grudge: Why Haitians Root Against France 8:04 – Remembering Emmanuel Sanon's Legacy 8:44 – The Diaspora Dilemma: Jozy Altidore & Mike Maignan 10:00 – Football as a Unifying Force Amidst Severe Crisis 11:21 – Rising from Tragedy: 16 Years on From the Earthquake 13:18 – Segment: The Scouting Report – Roster Overview & UK Stars 15:52 – Group C Expectations: Facing Brazil, Scotland, and Morocco 17:48 – The Match for Peace & Haiti's Love for Brazil 18:43 – Tactical Blueprint: Stopping Scott McTominay & Scotland 19:41 – Meet the Talisman: Danley Jean Jacques 20:35 – Surprising Standouts: Wilson Isidor's Point to Prove 21:03 – The Manager: The Rocky Relationship with Sébastien Migné 22:00 – Tactical Setup: Humility, Defending, and Counter-Attacks 22:55 – Core Team Strengths vs. Defensive Weaknesses 24:44 – The England Swap: Putting Harry Kane in a Haiti Shirt 25:06 – Rapid Fire Predictions for the 2026 World Cup 27:44 – Outrageous Prediction: Stunning Brazil! 27:59 – Wrap Up & Next Nation Preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices