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PORT-AU-PRINCE \u2014 Residents of Haiti\u2019s capital have been cleaning streets and building makeshift seating areas as the Caribbean nation prepares for their first World Cup appearance in 52 years, offering a rare moment of celebration amid the country\u2019s ongoing turmoil.<\/p>\n

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Haiti face Scotland in Boston on Saturday in their opening Group C match, marking only the second men\u2019s World Cup appearance for the team and their first since 1974.<\/p>\n

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In Port-au-Prince, where chronic electricity shortages and gang violence have disrupted daily life for years, residents have been preparing communal viewing areas so supporters can watch the match together.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe will be watching the matches in this area, which is why we are cleaning,\u201d fan Junior Emaus said as residents swept a neighbourhood gathering spot and decorated walls with the Haitian flag.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe said it would be good to put a screen there to help people enjoy that moment, a very special moment.\u201d<\/p>\n

Others filled old tyres with sand to create seats for supporters expected to gather for the match.<\/p>\n

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The World Cup return carries added significance for a country that has endured years of political instability and insecurity.<\/p>\n

Haiti have not played a senior men\u2019s international at home since 2021, after gang violence surged following the assassination of President Jovenel Moise.<\/p>\n

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Armed groups later took control of the Stade Sylvio Cator national stadium, forcing the team to play all of their World Cup qualifiers at neutral venues.<\/p>\n

Despite the obstacles, anticipation has been building across the capital.<\/p>\n

Taxi driver Ronald was among those buying Haitian flags ahead of the opener.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou know that on Saturday it will be Haiti\u2019s first match at the World Cup,\u201d he said. \u201cHaiti have to beat Scotland.\u201d<\/p>\n

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For some supporters, the tournament is also providing a chance to follow the team beyond Haiti\u2019s borders.<\/p>\n

Noel Risnold, who recently obtained a U.S. visa through a State Department-sponsored exchange programme, said he hoped to attend World Cup matches during his visit.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am happy first because I received the visa and because I can take advantage of it to support Haiti at the World Cup,\u201d Risnold said.<\/p>\n

Haiti face long odds in a group that also includes Brazil and Morocco, but fans are embracing a long-awaited return to football\u2019s biggest stage.<\/p>\n

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