World Cup star caught up in war forced to flee Iran after bomb exploded 'next to him'A World Cup star gave a harrowing account of his forced exit from Iran following the outbreak of their conflict with the United States and IsraelView 3 Images Duckens Nazon opened up about his forced departure from Iran (Image: Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)A World Cup star set to play in the summer tournament witnessed a bomb explosion next to him when fleeing Iran. Among those who departed Iran amid the bombings is Haiti's all-time top scorer, Duckens Nazon. World Cup playoff plunged into doubt by Iran war as nation release worrying statement READ MORE :USA football chief breaks silence on Iran World Cup boycott threat READ MORE :JOIN US ON FACEBOOK! ‌View 3 Images The striker will compete in the World Cup this summer with Haiti (Image: PA)"Except for the head of security who received [my message] but didn't reply. Article continues belowNazon is expected to make the trip to North America this summer for the World Cup for only Haiti's second ever participation in the tournament.

Source: Daily Mirror March 05, 2026 12:18 UTC