Morocco vs Haiti World Cup 2026: Twice Pegged Back but Morocco Roar to a 4-2 Win
Updated 24 June 2026.
Morocco beat Haiti 4-2 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta on June 24, 2026, in one of the most dramatic group-stage matches of the tournament. Haiti led twice and Morocco had to fight back twice before pulling away in the final ten minutes through Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine. The result sends Morocco through to the Round of 32 as Group C runners-up with seven points, while Haiti finish their campaign without a point.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Morocco vs Haiti |
| Competition | FIFA World Cup 2026, Group C, Matchday 3 |
| Date | June 24, 2026 |
| Venue | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
| Attendance | 68,239 |
| Result | Morocco 4-2 Haiti |
| Scorers | Hakimi 39′, Saibari 45+1′, Rahimi 78′, Yassine 89′; Bounou OG 10′, Isador 43′ |
Morocco vs Haiti World Cup 2026 Result: Twice Behind, Eventually in Control
What looked on paper like a straightforward win for Morocco turned into something altogether more testing. Morocco’s own goalkeeper Yassine Bounou turned a cross into his own net in the 10th minute to give Haiti a stunning lead. The Atlas Lions needed to respond, and they did, with Achraf Hakimi equalising in the 39th minute with a trademark overlapping run and finish.
The match flipped again just before the break. Wilson Isador scored for Haiti in the 43rd minute to send them into half time leading 2-1. Morocco had not expected to be chasing this game, and the tension inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium was palpable.
Ismael Saibari levelled in first-half stoppage time, making it 2-2 as the whistle blew. The second half was more controlled from Morocco, and the quality eventually told. Soufiane Rahimi put them ahead for the first time in the 78th minute, and Gessime Yassine sealed it in the 89th to give Morocco a 4-2 win that flatters them slightly but rewards their persistence.
The Match That Had Everything
Two leads for Haiti. Two comebacks from Morocco. Three goals in first-half stoppage time across the match’s two opening goals and a leveller. This was the most turbulent 90 minutes of Group C by a considerable margin.
Haiti deserve enormous credit. They were eliminated before kick-off, having lost to Scotland and Brazil, and had nothing to play for but pride. They played with intensity and caused Morocco genuine problems throughout the first half. An own goal to start, a real goal before the break, and a lead heading into half time: few Group C observers would have predicted any of that.
Morocco’s response, though, was ultimately professional. They refused to panic, kept the ball and found their way back into the match twice. Hakimi’s goal was the kind of individual quality that defines the better teams at this level, and Morocco have plenty of that across their squad.
Group C Final Standings: Morocco Second Behind Brazil
Morocco finish Group C on seven points, level with Brazil but behind them on goal difference. Brazil’s 3-0 win over Scotland gives them the better record, so Morocco take second place. Both sides advance to the Round of 32 and both will be considered genuine threats. Morocco reached the World Cup semi-finals in 2022 and carry that pedigree into the knockouts.
The World Cup 2026 complete guide has the full bracket and knockout draw picture.
What Next for Morocco
Morocco face one of the group winners from the other side of the bracket in the Round of 32. Their squad has proven they can handle pressure and come back from adversity, which are qualities that tend to matter more as the knockout rounds arrive. Check the group standings tracker for the full knockout setup.
Morocco vs Haiti World Cup 2026: FAQ
What was the final score of Morocco vs Haiti at World Cup 2026?
Morocco won 4-2 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta on June 24. Haiti led 1-0 and 2-1 before Morocco scored twice to go in level at half time and pulled away in the second half.
Who scored for Morocco against Haiti at World Cup 2026?
Achraf Hakimi scored in the 39th minute, Ismael Saibari in the 45th-minute stoppage time, Soufiane Rahimi in the 78th, and Gessime Yassine in the 89th. Haiti scored through a Yassine Bounou own goal (10th minute) and Wilson Isador (43rd).
Did Morocco qualify for the World Cup Round of 32?
Yes. Morocco finished second in Group C with seven points and advance to the Round of 32, where they will face one of the group winners from the opposite side of the bracket.
Sources: 2026 FIFA World Cup Group C and ESPN match report.
