USA defeats Haiti 6-0 in Nations League Quarterfinal opener

Christian Pulisic scored a brace as the United States earned a 6-0 victory over Haiti.

MIAMI – The 2026/2027 Concacaf Nations League continued Saturday with League A action, as the United States securing a 6-0 victory over Haiti at Nu Stadium in Miami, Florida, USA in the First Leg of their Quarterfinals series.

Auston Trusty opened the scoring for the United States in the 10’, with the defender finding the back of the net from the center of the box to capitalize on a set piece delivery from Sebastian Berhalter.

USA doubled its advantage in the 52’ following a counterattack, with Antonee Robinson playing a ball from the left flank to find Julian Hall at the center of the box, where the young attacker took a touch before slotting the ball into the bottom-right corner of the net.

Christian Pulisic extended the lead for the Stars and Stripes with back-to-back goals for a brace. First, he converted an effort from the penalty spot in the 62’, before striking again in the 63’ with a clinical finish into the bottom-left corner of the net with a shot from a central position outside of the box.

Weston McKennie followed with a goal in the 68’, heading home a corner kick delivery from Malik Tillman.

Folarin Balogun rounded out the result in the 82’, breaking into space and receiving a threaded ball from Tillman before scoring with a right-footed finish from inside the box.

USA will host Haiti for the second leg on Tuesday in Cincinnati, Ohio at TQL Stadium. The winner of the series will advance to the 2026/2027 Concacaf Nations League Finals.

Post-Match Data: Haiti vs USA

• The United States scored six goals in a Concacaf competition match for the first time since its 6-0 victory over Trinidad and Tobago in the 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup. It also marked the team’s largest victory under Mauricio Pochettino, surpassing its 5-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago in June 2025.
• Malik Tillman provided two assists for the United States against Haiti. The last U.S. player to record multiple assists in a Concacaf Nations League match was Giovanni Reyna against Jamaica in March 2024.
• Sebastian Berhalter has recorded four assists for the United States under Mauricio Pochettino, ranking second in goal contributions under the head coach in official matches.
• Christian Pulisic scored twice against Haiti, marking his first multi-goal performance for the United States since its 3-0 victory over Mexico in the 2022/23 Concacaf Nations League.
• Carlens Arcus led Haiti against the United States in touches (44), successful passes (29), recoveries (five, tied with Danley Jean Jacques), and clearances (three, tied with Patrick Nwadike).