U-15 World Cup : 3rd win for the Grenadiers, secured in the final moments against Andorra [2-1]

Baku, Azerbaijan – October 27, 2026: Competing in the historic first-ever edition of the FIFA U-15 World Cup hosted in Azerbaijan, Haiti’s youth national football squad, nicknamed the Grenadiers, secured their third consecutive group stage victory in heart-stopping fashion on October 26, edging out Andorra’s “Tricolors” 2-1 at Baku’s Hovsan Sports Complex. Entering the fixture off back-to-back wins against Timor-Leste and Israel, the Haitian side arrived at the pitch targeting a strong result to cement their standing in the competitive Group AF. Headlining the squad’s starting 11 was a mix of homegrown Haitian academy talent and North American youth league prospects, including goalkeeper Djoovinsky Succes from SLG Académie, defensive stalwarts Prasseley Lamartinière (Exafoot), Luis Alberto Étienne III (Charlotte FC) and Jean Jay Jean (Cefoj Foot Go), midfielders Hanelson Antoine (Idelo FC), Noah Desrois (Orlando City) and Christopher Charles (Les Rouleurs FC), and forward Clavens Myrthil from AS Grand-Goâve. The match kicked off with Haiti seizing immediate territorial control, and star midfielder Hanelson Antoine broke the deadlock in the 12th minute after orchestrating and finishing a fluid attacking sequence to put his side up 1-0. The tightly contested clash remained locked at that scoreline well into the second half, before Andorra’s Marc Ber found the back of the net in the 33rd minute to level the scores at 1-1, setting the stage for a tense finish that appeared destined for a draw. As the clock ticked down to the final moments of regulation play, Haiti was awarded a last-gasp penalty kick. Antoine, in exceptional form throughout the fixture, held his nerve to convert the spot kick in the 40th minute, bagging a brace and sealing all three points for the Grenadiers. Following the dramatic result, the provisional Group AF standings confirm Haiti sits in second place with 9 points from four matches, tied on points with host nation Azerbaijan but holding a slight edge in goal difference to claim the runner-up spot. Topping the group undefeated is Australia, who have earned a perfect 12 points across four outings. The rest of the group table sees Andorra in fourth with 4 points, Israel in fifth on 1 point, and Timor-Leste yet to record a point after four straight losses.