Dominican Republic Bars Haiti from Stadiums After Nations League Match Dispute

Dominican Republic bans Haiti's national team from stadiums after crowd trouble during Nations League clash. Tensions escalate over migration and border issues.

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October 3, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic — The Dominican Republic has banned Haiti’s national soccer team from its sports venues following incidents at a Concacaf Nations League match between the two neighboring countries.

The decision by Sports Minister Kelvin Cruz came after fans attempted to force their way into the Felix Sanchez Olympic Stadium in Santo Domingo before the game on Thursday night, with one gate damaged. Cruz condemned the behavior, calling it unacceptable and citing a strict policy against disorder.

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Haiti won the match 4-1, with striker Wilson Isidor scoring twice. His post-game comment that “Hispaniola is Haiti” sparked controversy, as the island is shared by both nations. The Dominican Football Federation called the remark disrespectful to national sovereignty and plans to file a complaint with FIFA and Concacaf. Meanwhile, the Haitian embassy said the remarks were made in the heat of competition and did not reflect government positions.

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