Haiti Eliminated from World Cup After Morocco Loss; Isidor Scores Historic Goal

Haiti's journey in the 2026 World Cup has concluded with a 2-4 defeat against Morocco, resulting in their elimination from the group stage. This loss marked the end of their campaign with three defeats in three matches, extending their winless streak in World Cup history to six games without a single point.

However, the match against Morocco offered a moment of historical significance for Haitian football. Haiti took an early lead in the 10th minute due to an own goal by Morocco's goalkeeper Yassine Bounou. Later, in the 43rd minute, 25-year-old forward Wilson Isidor scored a spectacular long-range goal with his right foot, marking Haiti's second goal of the match. This goal was particularly noteworthy as it was Haiti's first World Cup goal in 18,994 days, with the previous one scored by Emmanuel Sanon against Argentina on June 23, 1974.

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The team scored two goals in this match, and we feel very proud and emotional. It's just frustrating that we didn't get any points.

Isidor, who plays for English club Sunderland, expressed mixed emotions after the game. "The team scored two goals in this match, and we feel very proud and emotional," he said. "It's just frustrating that we didn't get any points." This was Haiti's second appearance in the World Cup finals, and they are still seeking their first victory or even a draw.

Despite the disappointing results, Isidor remains optimistic about the future of Haitian football. "I am confident that the talented players of our generation will return here (to the World Cup finals) and earn points for Haiti," he stated. Haiti, a Caribbean nation with a population of approximately 12 million, is one of the poorest countries in the Americas, with an average national income of just $2,461 USD in 2025.

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I am confident that the talented players of our generation will return here (to the World Cup finals) and earn points for Haiti.