FULL TIME: Morocco 4–2 Haiti
In one of the most dramatic finales of the 2026 World Cup group stage, Morocco came from behind twice to beat Haiti 4-2 at Atlanta Stadium and qualify for the Round of 32. The Atlas Lions were rocked early, but goals from Hakimi, Saibari, Rahimi, and Yassine sealed a memorable comeback win.
Goal-by-Goal: How It Happened
10' OWN GOAL: Yassine Bounou 🇭🇹 (0–1)
Lenny Joseph's back-heeled flick at the near post beat Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, and he became his country's first scorer at a World Cup since Emmanuel Sanon in 1974, which was Haiti's only other appearance at the tournament. Stunning, historic moment.
39' GOAL: Achraf Hakimi 🇲🇦 (1–1)
Haiti keeper Johny Placide managed to get a hand to Bilal El Khannouss' deflected cross, but couldn't prevent Hakimi from bundling the ball over the line.
43' GOAL: Wilson Isidor 🇭🇹 (1–2)
Isidor scored from outside the box with a shot that flew into the top corner. Arguably, the goal of the tournament so far has been unstoppable.
45+1' GOAL: Ismael Saibari 🇲🇦 (2–2)
Saibari swept Hakimi's cross past Placide in stoppage time to make it 2-2 at the break. It was Saibari's third goal of the tournament. What a first half.
78' GOAL: Soufiane Rahimi 🇲🇦 (3–2)
Rahimi controlled the ball from a corner before firing past Placide, with some help from a deflection. Morocco is finally ahead.
89' GOAL: Gessime Yassine 🇲🇦 (4–2)
Rahimi did brilliantly to keep the ball in play before unselfishly teeing up Yassine to secure the three points.
Match Stats
| Stat | Morocco 🇲🇦 | Haiti 🇭🇹 |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 2 |
| Possession | 60% | 31% |
| Shots on Target | 11 | 2 |
| Shots Total | 22 | 9 |
| xG | 3.26 | 0.66 |
Key Moments & Talking Points
Haiti's historic first half
Haiti scored two goals for the first time at the FIFA World Cup, the first of which made them the 45th nation to score a goal at the 2026 showpiece. For a country returning after 52 years away, it was a night that will not be forgotten.
Saibari has three goals in three games
The PSV forward is the undisputed star of Group C. Three goals in three matches and now heading into a Round of 32 clash against the Netherlands the world is watching.
Morocco's resilience
The Atlas Lions suffered a huge scare with Les Grenadiers twice taking the lead but they finished with a flourish to secure the victory. The character shown in the second half bodes well for the knockout stage.
What They Said
"At times, we lacked humility and paid the price for it. We weren't fully committed in the duels; we gave them confidence and allowed them to grow into the game and score twice. At half-time, the coach told us we needed to be more aggressive, win the second balls, and bring greater intensity to our attacking play." Bilal El Khannouss, Morocco
"It wasn't an easy game. We didn't start off well, but little by little we got into it, stepped up our game, and from there, I think we started playing the way we wanted to." Yassine Bounou, Morocco goalkeeper
"We came very close to making history in this World Cup. And even if we didn't win, we wanted to leave with our heads held high. And that's exactly what we've done." Sébastien Migne, Haiti coach
Final Group C Standings
| Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 7 |
| 🇲🇦 Morocco | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 7 |
| 🏴 Scotland | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 🇭🇹 Haiti | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
Morocco finished second in Group C and advanced to the Round of 32.
What's Next for Morocco?
Morocco faces the Netherlands in the Round of 32 on June 30 at Estadio BBVA, Monterrey a heavyweight knockout clash loaded with history. Read our full preview:
Morocco vs Netherlands: World Cup 2026 Round of 32 Preview
FAQ
What was the Morocco vs Haiti final score?
Morocco won 4-2. Goals from Hakimi (39'), Saibari (45+1'), Rahimi (78'), and Yassine (89'). Haiti scored through a Bounou own goal (10') and Wilson Isidor (43').
Did Morocco qualify from Group C?
Yes, Morocco qualified for the Round of 32 as Group C runners-up with 7 points.
Who scored for Morocco vs Haiti?
Achraf Hakimi (39'), Ismael Saibari (45+1'), Soufiane Rahimi (78') and Gessime Yassine (89').
Who scored for Haiti vs Morocco?
A Yassine Bounou own goal (10') and Wilson Isidor's (43 ') strike from outside the box were one of the best goals of the tournament.
Who does Morocco play next?
Morocco faces the Netherlands in the Round of 32 on June 30 at Estadio BBVA, Monterrey.
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