Morocco makes four changes, adds striker to attack against Haiti in World Cup

Morocco's coach Mohamed Ouahbi has introduced an extra striker, Ayoub El Kaabi, in a lineup change against Haiti as the North Africans strive to secure the top position in their World Cup group. The team is aiming to finish ahead of Brazil, who are playing Scotland simultaneously in another Group C match, with goal difference potentially being the deciding factor.

Several other adjustments have been made to the Moroccan squad. Redouane Halhal replaces Issa Diop at center back, as Diop appeared shaky in the previous match. Anass Salah Eddine takes over from Noussair Mazraoui at left back. Exciting young player Ayyoub Bouaddi is rested after his strong performances against Brazil and Scotland. Sofyan Amrabat is brought in to play in front of the back four, while Azzedine Ounahi is sacrificed to accommodate El Kaabi in the attack.

Haiti has made two changes to their starting lineup following their 3-0 loss to Brazil, which eliminated them from the tournament. Wilson Isidor returns to the starting lineup, and Lenny Joseph also comes into the side. Carlens Arcus and Frantzdy Pierrot have been dropped.

The starting lineups are as follows: Haiti: Johny Placide; Ricardo Ade, Hannes Delcroix, Martin Experience, Jean-Kevin Duverne; Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, Danley Jean Jacques; Ruben Providence, Lenny Joseph, Wilson Isidor, Josue Casimir. Morocco: Yassine Bounou; Achraf Hakimi, Redouane Halhal, Chadi Riad, Anass Salah Eddine; Sofyan Amrabat, Ismael Saibari, Bilal El Khannouss, Neil El Aynaoui, Brahim Diaz, Ayoub El Kaabi.