Haiti and Poland: United by the Historic Battle in the World Cup

Poland will not compete in the World Cup, but its flag will be present on the jersey of Haiti, remembering the events of 1802-1804. In Group C alongside Brazil, Scotland, and Morocco, Haiti is preparing for its second World Cup participation.

The Battle of Vertières and Haiti's Independence

The Battle of Vertières marked Haiti's liberation from the French troops of Napoléon Bonaparte. Led by Jean Jacques Dessalines, the Haitians fought for their freedom against foreign invasion.

The Unexpected Union Between Poland and Haiti

Over 5,000 Polish soldiers sent by Napoleon to suppress the Haitian rebellion sympathized with the local cause by understanding their struggle for freedom. Many of them decided to stay in Haiti, creating historical ties between both peoples.

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