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Haiti to host USMNT in Jamaica for Nations League quarterfinal
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The United States is headed to Jamaica in November, but not to face the Reggae Boyz.
The U.S. is playing Haiti in the Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals . The 2026 World Cup qualifiers haven't been able to host on home soil since 2021 because of a political crisis and gang violence making it unsafe, so they have used a number of neutral venues around the Caribbean.
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That includes Sabina Park, the only test cricket ground in Jamaica, where Les Grenadiers will host the U.S. on Nov. 14, Concacaf announced Friday, Oct. 9.
The teams also meet in Cincinnati on Nov. 17. The team with a higher aggregate score over the two matches will secure qualification to the 2027 Gold Cup, Concacaf's continental championship, and a place in the Concacaf Nations League semifinals in March 2027.
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Tyler Adams #4 of United States controls the ball during the International Friendly match between United States and Peru at Inter.co Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Orlando, Florida.
(Rich Storry, Getty Images)
Sep 26, 2026; Orlando, Miami, USA; United States defender Justin Ellis (22) reacts after scoring a goal against Peru in the first half during an international friendly at Inter.co Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
(Nathan Ray Seebeck, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
ORLANDO, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 26: Cavan Sullivan #8 of United States warms up prior to the International Friendly match between United States and Peru at Inter.co Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)
(Rich Storry, Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 26: Sebastian Berhalter #14 of United States celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal with teammates during the International Friendly match between United States and Peru at Inter.co Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Orlando, Florida.
(Rich Storry, Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 26: Malik Tillman #17 of United States celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the International Friendly match between United States and Peru at Inter.co Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Orlando, Florida.
(Rich Storry, Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 26: Cavan Sullivan #8 of United States controls the ball whilst under pressure from Marcos Lopez #4 of Peru during the International Friendly match between United States and Peru at Inter.co Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Orlando, Florida.
(Rich Storry, Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 26: Giovanni Reyna #7 of United States is challenged by Renzo Garces #15 of Peru during the International Friendly match between United States and Peru at Inter.co Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Orlando, Florida.
(Rich Storry, Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 26: Cavan Sullivan #8 of United States controls the ball during the International Friendly match between United States and Peru at Inter.co Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Orlando, Florida.
(Rich Storry, Getty Images)
Sep 29, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; United States forward Julian Hall (19) celebrates after scoring a goal against Chile during the second half at Energizer Park.
(Jeff Curry-Imagn Images)
Sep 29, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino looks on before a match against Chile at Energizer Park.
(Jeff Curry-Imagn Images)
Sep 29, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; United States and Chile get in a altercation during the second half at Energizer Park.
(Jeff Curry-Imagn Images)
Sep 29, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; United States midfielder Mathis Albert scores against Chile goalkeeper Lawrence Vigouroux (12) during the second half at Energizer Park.
(Jeff Curry, Jeff Curry-Imagn Images)
ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - SEPTEMBER 29: Maximiliano Gutierrez #9 of Chile is challenged by Frankie Westfield #21 of United States during the international friendly match between United States and Chile at Energizer Park on September 29, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri.
(Joe Puetz, Getty Images)
ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - SEPTEMBER 29: Sebastian Berhalter #14 of United States celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the international friendly match between United States and Chile at Energizer Park on September 29, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri.
(Jamie Squire, Getty Images)
US defender #21 Frankie Westfield (L) and Chile's defender #26 Diego Ulloa run behind the ball during the international friendly football match between USA and Chile at Energizer Park in St. Louis, Missouri, on September 29, 2026.
(TIM VIZER, AFP via Getty Images)
ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - SEPTEMBER 29: Julian Hall #19 of United States celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammate Sebastian Berhalter #14 during the international friendly match between United States and Chile at Energizer Park on September 29, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri.
(Joe Puetz, Getty Images)
Mexico keeper Jose Rangel (1) makes a save against the USA during an international friendly match at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Patrick Breen/The Republic)
Team USA celebrates a goal from forward Cavan Sullivan during an international friendly match against Mexico at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Patrick Breen/The Republic)
USA manager Mauricio Pochettino yells to his players during an international friendly match against Mexico at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Patrick Breen/The Republic)
USA forward Cavan Sullivan (8) celebrates his first goal against Mexico during an international friendly match at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Patrick Breen/The Republic)
Mexico midfielder Santiago Sandoval (28) dribbles against USA defender Antonee Robinson (5) during an international friendly match at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Patrick Breen/The Republic)
USA forward Cavan Sullivan (8) celebrates his first goal against Mexico during an international friendly match at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Patrick Breen/The Republic)
Team USA celebrates a goal from forward Cavan Sullivan during an international friendly match against Mexico at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Patrick Breen/The Republic)
Mexico midfielder Luis Romo (7) shoots on goal against the USA during an international friendly match at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Patrick Breen/The Republic)
Mexico midfielder Luis Romo (7) shoots on goal against USA midfielder Tyler Adams (4) during an international friendly match at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Patrick Breen/The Republic)
USA forward Cavan Sullivan (8) celebrates his first goal against Mexico during an international friendly match at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Patrick Breen/The Republic)
USA forward Cavan Sullivan (8) celebrates his first goal against Mexico during an international friendly match at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Patrick Breen/The Republic)
USA forward Julian Hall (19) joins the fans after scoring a goal against Mexico during an international friendly match at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Patrick Breen/The Republic)
USA forward Cavan Sullivan shows the badge during an international friendly match against Mexico at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Patrick Breen/The Republic)
Mexico Santiago Gimenez (11) shoves USA forward Cavan Sullivan (8) during an international friendly match at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Patrick Breen/The Republic)
Team USA celebrates a goal from forward Cavan Sullivan during an international friendly match against Mexico at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Patrick Breen/The Republic)
USA lines up during an international friendly match at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Patrick Breen/The Republic)
USA forward Julian Hall (19) scores a goal against Mexico keeper Jose Rangel (1) during an international friendly match at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Patrick Breen/The Republic)
United States midfielder Cavan Sullivan (8) reacts as shots gets past Mexico goalkeeper Raul Rangel (1) for a goal in the second half at State Farm Stadium.
(allanhenry, Allan Henry-Imagn Images)
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Tyler Adams #4 of United States controls the ball during the International Friendly match between United States and Peru at Inter.co Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Orlando, Florida.
(Rich Storry, Getty Images)
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Tyler Adams #4 of United States controls the ball during the International Friendly match between United States and Peru at Inter.co Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Orlando, Florida.
(Rich Storry, Getty Images)
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Sep 26, 2026; Orlando, Miami, USA; United States defender Justin Ellis (22) reacts after scoring a goal against Peru in the first half during an international friendly at Inter.co Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
(Nathan Ray Seebeck, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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ORLANDO, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 26: Cavan Sullivan #8 of United States warms up prior to the International Friendly match between United States and Peru at Inter.co Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)
(Rich Storry, Getty Images)
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USMNT shines in September-October international window
ORLANDO, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 26: Sebastian Berhalter #14 of United States celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal with teammates during the International Friendly match between United States and Peru at Inter.co Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Orlando, Florida.
(Rich Storry, Getty Images)
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USMNT shines in September-October international window
ORLANDO, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 26: Malik Tillman #17 of United States celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the International Friendly match between United States and Peru at Inter.co Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Orlando, Florida.
(Rich Storry, Getty Images)
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USMNT shines in September-October international window
ORLANDO, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 26: Cavan Sullivan #8 of United States controls the ball whilst under pressure from Marcos Lopez #4 of Peru during the International Friendly match between United States and Peru at Inter.co Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Orlando, Florida.
(Rich Storry, Getty Images)
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USMNT shines in September-October international window
ORLANDO, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 26: Giovanni Reyna #7 of United States is challenged by Renzo Garces #15 of Peru during the International Friendly match between United States and Peru at Inter.co Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Orlando, Florida.
(Rich Storry, Getty Images)
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USMNT shines in September-October international window
ORLANDO, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 26: Cavan Sullivan #8 of United States controls the ball during the International Friendly match between United States and Peru at Inter.co Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Orlando, Florida.
(Rich Storry, Getty Images)
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USMNT shines in September-October international window
Sep 29, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; United States forward Julian Hall (19) celebrates after scoring a goal against Chile during the second half at Energizer Park.
(Jeff Curry-Imagn Images)
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USMNT shines in September-October international window
Sep 29, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino looks on before a match against Chile at Energizer Park.
(Jeff Curry-Imagn Images)
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USMNT shines in September-October international window
Sep 29, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; United States and Chile get in a altercation during the second half at Energizer Park.
(Jeff Curry-Imagn Images)
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USMNT shines in September-October international window
Sep 29, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; United States midfielder Mathis Albert scores against Chile goalkeeper Lawrence Vigouroux (12) during the second half at Energizer Park.
(Jeff Curry, Jeff Curry-Imagn Images)
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USMNT shines in September-October international window
ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - SEPTEMBER 29: Maximiliano Gutierrez #9 of Chile is challenged by Frankie Westfield #21 of United States during the international friendly match between United States and Chile at Energizer Park on September 29, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri.
(Joe Puetz, Getty Images)
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USMNT shines in September-October international window
ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - SEPTEMBER 29: Sebastian Berhalter #14 of United States celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the international friendly match between United States and Chile at Energizer Park on September 29, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri.
(Jamie Squire, Getty Images)
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USMNT shines in September-October international window
US defender #21 Frankie Westfield (L) and Chile's defender #26 Diego Ulloa run behind the ball during the international friendly football match between USA and Chile at Energizer Park in St. Louis, Missouri, on September 29, 2026.
(TIM VIZER, AFP via Getty Images)
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ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - SEPTEMBER 29: Julian Hall #19 of United States celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammate Sebastian Berhalter #14 during the international friendly match between United States and Chile at Energizer Park on September 29, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri.
(Joe Puetz, Getty Images)
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Mexico keeper Jose Rangel (1) makes a save against the USA during an international friendly match at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Patrick Breen/The Republic)
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USMNT shines in September-October international window
Team USA celebrates a goal from forward Cavan Sullivan during an international friendly match against Mexico at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Patrick Breen/The Republic)
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USMNT shines in September-October international window
USA manager Mauricio Pochettino yells to his players during an international friendly match against Mexico at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Patrick Breen/The Republic)
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USA forward Cavan Sullivan (8) celebrates his first goal against Mexico during an international friendly match at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Patrick Breen/The Republic)
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Mexico midfielder Santiago Sandoval (28) dribbles against USA defender Antonee Robinson (5) during an international friendly match at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Patrick Breen/The Republic)
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USMNT shines in September-October international window
USA forward Cavan Sullivan (8) celebrates his first goal against Mexico during an international friendly match at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Patrick Breen/The Republic)
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Team USA celebrates a goal from forward Cavan Sullivan during an international friendly match against Mexico at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Patrick Breen/The Republic)
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Mexico midfielder Luis Romo (7) shoots on goal against the USA during an international friendly match at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Patrick Breen/The Republic)
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USMNT shines in September-October international window
Mexico midfielder Luis Romo (7) shoots on goal against USA midfielder Tyler Adams (4) during an international friendly match at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Patrick Breen/The Republic)
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USA forward Cavan Sullivan (8) celebrates his first goal against Mexico during an international friendly match at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Patrick Breen/The Republic)
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USA forward Cavan Sullivan (8) celebrates his first goal against Mexico during an international friendly match at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Patrick Breen/The Republic)
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USA forward Julian Hall (19) joins the fans after scoring a goal against Mexico during an international friendly match at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Patrick Breen/The Republic)
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USA forward Cavan Sullivan shows the badge during an international friendly match against Mexico at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Patrick Breen/The Republic)
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USMNT shines in September-October international window
Mexico Santiago Gimenez (11) shoves USA forward Cavan Sullivan (8) during an international friendly match at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Patrick Breen/The Republic)
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Team USA celebrates a goal from forward Cavan Sullivan during an international friendly match against Mexico at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Patrick Breen/The Republic)
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USA lines up during an international friendly match at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Patrick Breen/The Republic)
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USA forward Julian Hall (19) scores a goal against Mexico keeper Jose Rangel (1) during an international friendly match at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Patrick Breen/The Republic)
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United States midfielder Cavan Sullivan (8) reacts as shots gets past Mexico goalkeeper Raul Rangel (1) for a goal in the second half at State Farm Stadium.
(allanhenry, Allan Henry-Imagn Images)
The neutral site in Jamaica sets up an interesting double-header as Jamaica's team hosts Mexico later that night in the first leg of their quarterfinal. El Tri hosts the Reggae Boyz in Monterrey on Nov. 17.
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The other series are set for different days. Curacao hosts Panama in Willemstad on Thursday, Nov. 12 before the second leg at the Estadio Rommel Fernandez in Panama City on Nov. 15. Canada travels to Guatemala City for a match set for Nov. 13 at the Estadio Manuel Felipe Carrera, known as "El Trebol". The return leg is Nov. 16 at BMO Field in Toronto.
Concacaf is yet to announce whether or not Guatemala will be sanctioned after Suriname took complaints that it received racist abuse in a Nations League group match at El Trebol to the governing body.
The confederation also unveiled locations for the remaining League B contests and the League A vs. League C play-in games.
Cuba is scheduled to host matches in the capital of Havana for the first time since 2019, though none of the matches set for Estadio La Polar will take place at night. A lack of illumination was part of the reason the national team started playing matches at the Estadio Antonio Maceo in Santiago. The stadium was renovated in 2025 using FIFA funding that improved locker rooms, covered seating, lighting and a solar panel system, among other upgrades.
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While Montserrat, winners of League C Group A, has a stadium on the island, it has been unable to play at home because of inconsistency in ferry transportation between Antigua and Barbuda and Montserrat. The Emerald Boys will host Nicaragua at Estadio Cibao in the Dominican Republic before the return leg in Managua.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Haiti to host USMNT in Jamaica for Nations League quarterfinal
