David Badía, the Spaniard behind Haiti's success: "You can't say no to a World Cup nation"

Spanish coach David Badía has guided Haiti to the Nations League quarter-finals with an impressive start that has captivated the nation.

David Badía, a Catalan coach, has led Haiti's national team to the quarter-finals of the Nations League following a near-perfect opening campaign. The success has energized the country, with Badía noting the widespread passion: "It's impossible to go five seconds without seeing someone wearing the national team shirt." Badía explained his decision to take the job, saying you cannot turn down an opportunity to coach a World Cup-qualified nation.