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Morocco eyes full points against Haiti to secure World Cup progression
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Morocco eyes full points against Haiti to secure World Cup progression

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Morocco must defeat Haiti in their final Group C match to advance to the Round of 32 in the 2026 World Cup.
  • Morocco holds four points from two matches, having drawn with Brazil and Scotland, and a win guarantees progression.
  • Haiti, already mathematically eliminated, seeks to salvage pride in their final tournament appearance.

Morocco faces a crucial final Group C match against Haiti in the 2026 World Cup, needing a victory to secure their spot in the knockout stage.

The Atlas Lionesses have accumulated four points from their opening two games, with commendable results against Brazil and Scotland. A win against Haiti would guarantee them a top-two finish in the group. However, even a draw or a loss might suffice if Scotland fails to defeat Brazil in the other group fixture.

Morocco, who were semi-finalists in the 2022 World Cup, are considered strong favorites against Haiti. Their current unbeaten streak in World Cup group stage matches extends to six games, with three wins and three draws. Overall, Morocco is on an impressive 31-match unbeaten run across all competitions, securing 26 wins and five draws.

In contrast, Haiti faces the daunting task of playing their final World Cup match without any points. Having lost to Scotland and Brazil, they are mathematically eliminated from the tournament. The match against Morocco represents an opportunity for Haiti to compete and avoid a more unfavorable record in their debut World Cup appearance.

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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.