Brooklyn Celebrates Haitian Soccer Star Nazon Before World Cup

Community leaders honor Duckens Nazon, a rising Haitian national team player, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 5:10pm

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An extreme close-up of a vibrant, expressionist painting in neon colors, with rapid brushstrokes capturing the raw energy and excitement of a celebratory community event.The Brooklyn Haitian community comes together to celebrate the rising global stardom of one of their own, Duckens Nazon, ahead of the 2026 World Cup.Brooklyn Today

Haitian American elected officials, community leaders, and cultural influencers gathered at the Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts (MoCADA) Gallery + Café in Brooklyn on April 13, 2026 for a vibrant celebration honoring Haitian football star Duckens Nazon ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Why it matters

The event highlights the growing prominence of Haitian athletes on the global soccer stage and the pride and support the Haitian diaspora community in Brooklyn has for their rising sports stars.

The details

The celebration, titled "A Night for Haiti," featured speeches, performances, and tributes to Nazon, who has become a key player for the Haitian national team in recent years and is expected to be a breakout star at the upcoming World Cup.

  • The event took place on April 13, 2026.
  • The 2026 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to begin in June 2026.

The players

Duckens Nazon

A Haitian football player who is expected to be a key part of the Haitian national team at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts (MoCADA) Gallery + Café

A cultural institution in Brooklyn that hosted the celebration honoring Duckens Nazon.

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What they’re saying

“Duckens is a true inspiration to our community, and we're so proud to celebrate his achievements ahead of the World Cup.”

— Marleine Bastien, Executive Director, Family Action Network Movement

“This event is a testament to the strength and resilience of the Haitian people, both here in Brooklyn and back home.”

— Farah Louis, New York City Council Member

The takeaway

The celebration of Duckens Nazon's rise to prominence in global soccer highlights the growing influence and pride of the Haitian diaspora community in Brooklyn, who are eager to support their countrymen on the world stage.