FIFA World Cup 2026 · Atlanta Stadium · Atlanta · June 24
Morocco 4–2 Haiti: Fifa World Cup 2026 Match Report
Tim H
Match Report & Goalkeeper Analysis
June 26, 2026
8 min read
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Morocco
Atlas Lions · Group C
Hakimi 39'
Saibari 45+1'
Rahimi 78'
Yassine 89'
4
–
2
Full Time
June 24, 2026
Atlanta Stadium · Atlanta, GA
Group C · Matchday 3
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Haiti
Les Grenadiers · Group C
Bounou (OG) 10'
Isidor 43'
Match Summary
Morocco came from behind twice to beat a spirited Haiti 4-2 in their final Group C match at Atlanta Stadium on June 24, securing their place in the Round of 32 as group runners-up. Haiti — appearing at their first World Cup in 52 years — stunned the Atlas Lions twice, through an early goal credited as a Yassine Bounou own goal and a sensational long-range strike from Wilson Isidor. But Morocco's quality told: Achraf Hakimi and Ismael Saibari levelled before the break, and substitutes Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine struck late to complete the comeback and send Haiti out with their heads held high.
Atlas Lions Survive a Historic Haiti Scare
On paper, this looked a formality: Morocco, 2022 World Cup semi-finalists and reigning African champions, against a Haiti side already eliminated and ranked 74 places below them. Instead, Les Grenadiers — roared on by thousands of Haitian expats in Atlanta — produced the performance of their tournament, scoring their first World Cup goals in 52 years and twice leading the Atlas Lions before Morocco's depth and class ultimately settled a six-goal thriller.
Haiti's long wait for a goal on the global stage ended after just ten minutes. Jean-Kévin Duverne reached the byline and Lenny Joseph flicked the cross goalwards, the ball deflecting off Yassine Bounou and into the net — officially recorded as an own goal, but a moment that made Haiti the first to score against Morocco in the tournament and ended a 52-year drought stretching back to Emmanuel Sanon in 1974. Morocco hit back through captain Achraf Hakimi, only for Wilson Isidor to restore Haiti's lead with a stunning strike from outside the box. Ismael Saibari levelled again in first-half stoppage time — his third goal in three group games.
The second half belonged entirely to Morocco. With top spot in the group requiring a comprehensive win, the Atlas Lions pressed for the goals that would settle it. Substitute Soufiane Rahimi turned and fired into the top corner via a deflection on 78 minutes, before Gessime Yassine tucked home his first international goal in the 89th — confirmed after a lengthy VAR check on whether the ball had stayed in play. Morocco's four goals were the most they have ever scored in a World Cup match, taking them past Nigeria as the African nation with the most goals in World Cup history.
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Haiti stunned Morocco inside ten minutes. Jean-Kévin Duverne got to the byline and Lenny Joseph flicked the cross towards goal, the ball deflecting off Yassine Bounou and over the line — credited as an own goal. It ended Haiti's 52-year wait for a World Cup goal, their first since Emmanuel Sanon in 1974.
30
Haiti
🧤 Placide's Outstanding Double Save
Haiti's Keeper Keeps Them Ahead
Haiti goalkeeper Johny Placide produced the save of the half — and then bettered it — with an outstanding double stop to deny Achraf Hakimi and then Ayoub El Kaabi from close range, keeping Les Grenadiers in front against the run of play.
39
Morocco
⚽ GOAL — Morocco 1-1 Haiti
Achraf Hakimi's First World Cup Goal
Morocco's pressure finally paid off. Bilal El Khannouss's deflected cross was parried by Placide, and captain Achraf Hakimi was on hand to bundle the loose ball over the line — the PSG full-back's first-ever World Cup goal on his 13th appearance in the competition.
43
Haiti
🏆 GOAL — Morocco 1-2 Haiti
Wilson Isidor's Stunner From Distance
Four minutes later, Haiti led again — and in spectacular fashion. Sunderland striker Wilson Isidor pounced on a loose ball and let fly from outside the area, his shot arrowing into the top corner. It was a contender for goal of the tournament and restored Les Grenadiers' advantage.
45+1
Morocco
⚽ GOAL — Morocco 2-2 Haiti
Saibari Makes It Three in Three
A breathless first half ended level. Ismael Saibari swept home Hakimi's low cross in stoppage time for his third goal in three group games — making him the first African player to score in all three group-stage matches in a single edition of the World Cup.
HT
Morocco
⏸ Half Time — Morocco 2-2 Haiti
Four Goals in a Breathless First Half
Haiti had twice led and twice been pegged back, with Brahim Diaz also shaving the post for Morocco. With Brazil cruising past Scotland elsewhere, Morocco knew only a clear-cut win would give them any hope of topping Group C.
78
Morocco
🏆 GOAL — Morocco 3-2 Haiti
Substitute Rahimi Turns the Game
Morocco's bench made the difference. Soufiane Rahimi collected Chadi Riad's headed flick from a corner, turned and fired an effort that took a deflection on its way into the top corner — putting the Atlas Lions ahead for the first time, 12 minutes from time.
89
Morocco
⚽ GOAL — Morocco 4-2 Haiti
Gessime Yassine Seals It After VAR
The result was put beyond doubt in the 89th minute. Rahimi did brilliantly to keep the ball in play before teeing up Gessime Yassine, who tucked home his first international goal. The strike was confirmed after a lengthy VAR review checked the ball had stayed in play.
FT
Morocco
⏹ Full Time — Morocco 4-2 Haiti
Comeback Complete, Last 32 Booked
Morocco's first-ever four-goal World Cup haul secures a comeback win and a place in the Round of 32 as Group C runners-up behind Brazil. Haiti exit their first World Cup in 52 years eliminated — but with two historic goals and enormous credit.
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Haiti's first World Cup goals in 52 years — and their first-ever two-goal WC game
Saibari Record
First African player to score in all three group-stage games at a single World Cup
Morocco Record
Now Africa's all-time top World Cup scorers (26 goals) · first-ever 4-goal WC match
Venue
Atlanta Stadium · Atlanta, Georgia · June 24, 2026
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🧤 Yassine Bounou — Two Unlucky Goals, A Winning Return
Morocco GK · Elite Sport Athlete
Conceded
2
A deflected OG & a long-range stunner
Result
4–2
Morocco come from behind twice
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B1
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Next
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Through as Group C runners-up
Yassine Bounou — the Al-Hilal goalkeeper and one of the heroes of Morocco's run to the 2022 World Cup semi-finals — endured a frustrating but ultimately winning afternoon. Both goals that beat him were close to unstoppable: the opener was a deflected own goal off a clever Haiti backheel from point-blank range, and Isidor's second was a ferocious strike into the top corner from distance that no goalkeeper would have reached. With Morocco dominating 69% of possession, Bounou was otherwise a calm, commanding presence in his area as his side completed the comeback. His signature B1 Bono gloves — part of the Elite Sport range — remain among the most coveted in the professional game.
Johny Placide — Haiti's Inspired Last Line
At the other end, Haiti goalkeeper Johny Placide was the busiest man on the pitch and produced several outstanding moments — none better than a stunning double save midway through the first half to deny Achraf Hakimi and Ayoub El Kaabi in quick succession. Facing 22 Morocco shots and an expected-goals tally above 3.0, Placide was ultimately beaten four times, but his shot-stopping kept Haiti in front and in the contest far longer than the run of play deserved. A proud, defiant display on a historic night for Les Grenadiers.
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8.8
AH
Achraf Hakimi CAPTAIN
DEF · Morocco · 1st WC goal + assist · Relentless
8.3
SR
Soufiane Rahimi SUB IMPACT
FW · Morocco · Goal & assist off the bench
8.0
WI
Wilson Isidor WONDER GOAL
FW · Haiti · A stunning strike from distance
7.7
LJ
Lenny Joseph BEST FOR HAITI
FW · Haiti · Forced Haiti's historic opener
7.0
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Group C Standings
Group C Final Standings — After Matchday 3
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Team
P
W
D
L
GD
Pts
1
🇧🇷 Brazil
3
2
1
0
+6
7
2
🇲🇦 Morocco
3
2
1
0
+3
7
3
🏴 Scotland
3
1
0
2
-3
3
4
🇭🇹 Haiti
3
0
0
3
-6
0
Twice behind to a team ranked 74 places below them, the Atlas Lions needed every ounce of their quality — and their bench — to subdue a Haiti side that waited 52 years for a World Cup goal and then scored two.
Elite Sport Editorial Analysis · Group C · FIFA World Cup 2026 · Atlanta · June 24
What This Means Going Forward
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Morocco — Into the Last 32, Eyes on a Deep Run
A hard-fought comeback secures second place in Group C behind Brazil and a place in the knockout rounds. The 2022 semi-finalists were given a scare but showed their strength in depth, and will head to Monterrey to face the winners of Group F in the Round of 32.
📅 Morocco vs Group F winners — Round of 32, Monterrey
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Haiti — Out, But Far From Disgraced
Defeat ends Haiti's first World Cup campaign in 52 years, but they leave with enormous pride — two historic goals, a wonder strike from Wilson Isidor, and a spirited display against one of the tournament favourites. A foundation to build on for a young, improving side.
📅 Tournament over — eliminated at the group stage
Conclusion
Morocco 4-2 Haiti. A scoreline that flattered neither the favourites' nerves nor the underdogs' bravery. For long spells, Haiti — playing at their first World Cup in 52 years and already eliminated — threatened the unthinkable, twice leading through Lenny Joseph's historic opener and Wilson Isidor's stunning strike. But Morocco's class, depth and individual quality eventually told, with Ismael Saibari's record-setting third goal in three games and decisive late strikes from substitutes Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine.
For Yassine Bounou and Morocco, there is relief and a place in the Round of 32, even if top spot slipped to Brazil on goal difference. For Haiti, there is heartbreak in the result but real pride in the performance — two goals, a worldie, and a night their supporters in Atlanta will never forget.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Morocco beat Haiti 4-2 in their final Group C match at Atlanta Stadium on June 24. Haiti twice led — through a Bounou own goal (10') and a Wilson Isidor strike (43') — but Achraf Hakimi (39'), Ismael Saibari (45+1'), Soufiane Rahimi (78') and Gessime Yassine (89') secured Morocco's comeback win.
Yes. Haiti's opener ended a 52-year wait for a World Cup goal — their first since Emmanuel Sanon in 1974, their only previous appearance. They went on to score twice for the first time at a World Cup, including a stunning long-range effort from Wilson Isidor.
Saibari's equaliser was his third goal in three group-stage games, making him the first African player to score in all three group matches at a single edition of the World Cup. Morocco's four goals also took them past Nigeria as the African nation with the most World Cup goals in history.
Yes. The win confirmed Morocco as Group C runners-up on seven points, behind Brazil on goal difference. The 2022 semi-finalists advance to the Round of 32, where they will face the winners of Group F in Monterrey.
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