Colorado Springs has a local connection to the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026. One of the city’s own, Duke Lacroix, a player for the Colorado Springs Switchbacks, will be playing for Team Haiti in the World Cup. Lacroix’s parents migrated to the United States from Haiti when they were teenagers, and he has continued to practice his family’s traditions and celebrate his customs.

Representing Haiti

Lacroix expressed his pride in representing Haiti, saying, ‘I’m just really going to enjoy every single moment of it.’ Haiti’s first game will be on Saturday, June 13 at 5 p.m. against Scotland, marking their first appearance in the World Cup since 1974.

Original reporting: KRDO (Colorado Springs metro) — read the source article.