Peru beats Haiti 2-1 in friendly ahead of 2026 World Cup

Peru defeated Haiti 2-1 in an international friendly at the NU Stadium in Miami on 5 June 2026. The win, secured by late goals from defender Renzo Garcés (81’) and forward Jairo Vélez (84’), gave coach Mano Menezes his first victory with the Peruvian side.

Haiti opened the scoring early through Wilson Isidor (16’), but Peru rallied in the final minutes. The match served as a key preparation for both teams ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with Peru looking to rebuild under Menezes after earlier defeats to Senegal and a draw with Honduras, and Haiti coming off a recent 4‑0 win over New Zealand that boosted their confidence.

Both coaches highlighted the tactical lessons and the morale boost the result provides as the teams finalize their squads for upcoming qualifiers and the tournament.