NewsThe Haitian TimesAugust 15, 2026Miami-Dade
Gonaïves hosts 48th annual 'Mundialito' soccer championship
The city of Gonaïves, Haiti, is hosting its 48th annual 'Mundialito' soccer tournament, featuring teams from various local neighborhoods and surrounding municipalities. The event serves as a long-standing community tradition that mirrors the spirit of the World Cup.
Read the full story at The Haitian TimesWhy It Matters
The tournament represents a significant multi-generational community event involving participants from across the Artibonite and Northwest departments of Haiti.
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Who's Mentioned
locationRabeau“Participating neighborhood”personWilsen Desormeau“Spokesperson for the Mundialito organizing committee.”locationSaint-Michel de l’Attalaye“Participating municipality”personYouri Latortue“Former Artibonite Senator who pledged $50,000 for stadium reconstruction.”organizationCOSIVIGO“Gonaïves City Support Committee.”locationGonaïves“Host city of the tournament”locationAnse-Rouge“Participating municipality”locationRaboteau“Participating neighborhood”personJacky Jean Noël“President of the organizing committee and COSIVIGO.”organizationThe Haitian Times“Publisher of the article”locationNorthwest Department“Region of participating club”personAnderson Despinasse“Local entrepreneur who pledged $20,000 for stadium reconstruction.”locationArtibonite Department“Region of participating municipalities”organizationHaitian Football Federation“National soccer governing body.”organizationTabasco“Soccer club from Jean-Rabel”locationGros-Morne“Participating municipality”locationSeprenne“Participating neighborhood”locationAcipha“Participating neighborhood”locationLòtbò Kanal“Participating neighborhood”locationParc Vincent“Main soccer stadium in Gonaïves hosting the tournament.”organizationCOREFOJE“Youth Football Revival Committee.”locationJean-Rabel“Home of the Tabasco club”