On June 8th, 2019, the Women’s World Cup trophy made a brief visit to Haiti. The trophy was presented to the Haitian Football Federation (HFF) by FIFA, the international governing body of football. The visit was part of FIFA’s “Trophy Tour”, which aims to bring the trophy to countries around the world in order to promote the Women’s World Cup.
The trophy was presented to HFF president Yves Jean-Bart at a ceremony in Port-au-Prince. The event was attended by several dignitaries, including Haitian Prime Minister Jean-Henry Céant and FIFA President Gianni Infantino. In his remarks, Prime Minister Céant expressed his excitement about the Women’s World Cup and encouraged young Haitian women to pursue their dreams of playing football.
The visit was part of an effort by FIFA to promote the Women’s World Cup in Haiti. The country has a long history of football and has produced some of the best players in the world, including former FIFA Player of the Year and current Chelsea FC player, Didier Drogba. However, women’s football in Haiti is still in its infancy and the country has yet to qualify for a Women’s World Cup.
The visit was also an opportunity for FIFA to highlight the importance of gender equality in football. The trophy tour is part of FIFA’s “Live Your Goals” campaign, which encourages girls and women around the world to play football and pursue their dreams. FIFA also announced that it will be investing $1 million in women’s football in Haiti over the next four years.
The visit from the Women’s World Cup trophy was a momentous occasion for Haiti and a reminder of the importance of promoting gender equality in football. With FIFA’s investment and support, Haiti has the potential to become a leader in women’s football and make a real impact on the world stage.
