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CASTRIES, Saint Lucia – Deputy Secretary-General of CARICOM, Dr Armstrong Alexis has thrown his full support behind both Haiti and Curacao ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
The two countries are the only representatives from the region in the June 11 to July 19 event, which will be held in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
Haiti, who is drawn in Group C, is set to participate in the World Cup for the second time, while first-timers Curacao, the smallest nation to ever qualify for the World Cup, will compete in Group E in the 48-team tournament.
Alexis said CARICOM was proud of their achievements and was eagerly looking forward to their performances at the biggest sporting event in the world.
“I congratulate both nations. I believe in the power, strength and readiness of our Member States as they take on opponents in ‘the beautiful game’.
“The whole of CARICOM is behind you. We carry you in our hearts and in the coming weeks, we will all be routing for you. We are ONE Caribbean taking our rightful place on the world’s biggest sports stage,” Alexis said.
Haiti will play their first game against Scotland on June 13, while Curacao’s first match is against Germany on June 15.
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