{
  "id": 13189621,
  "title": "Haiti to host USMNT in Jamaica for Nations League quarterfinal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/haiti-to-host-usmnt-in-jamaica-for-nations-league-quarterfinal",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T19:28:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/haiti-host-usmnt-jamaica-nations-192808745.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The United States Men's National Team (USMNT) is set to face Haiti in the Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals in Jamaica on November 14. This marks the first time since 2021 that the U.S. has hosted a match on home soil, due to a political crisis and gang violence that made it unsafe. The teams will also meet on November 17 in Cincinnati, with the winner securing qualification for the 2027 Gold Cup and a spot in the Nations League semifinals in March 2027. Meanwhile, in Jamaica, Haiti will host Mexico in the first leg of their quarterfinal on the same day as the USMNT match. Other matches are scheduled for different dates and venues across the Caribbean.",
  "summary": "Why is the USMNT playing Haiti in Jamaica? The answer has less to do with soccer and more with challenges Haiti faces hosting international matches.",
  "key_points": [
    "USMNT to play Haiti in Jamaica on November 14",
    "Teams meet again in Cincinnati on November 17",
    "Haiti to host Mexico in quarterfinal on same day"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Turkey sack coach Montella after Nations League woe",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/turkey-sack-coach-montella-after-nations-league-woe",
        "published": "2026-10-09T16:53:58.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}