Morocco Secures Dramatic 4-2 Win Over Haiti, Finishes Second in Group C

Morocco concluded their 2026 World Cup Group C campaign with a thrilling 4-2 comeback victory against Haiti. The Atlas Lions, however, had to settle for second place in the group, trailing Brazil on goal difference. The match was a rollercoaster of emotions, with Haiti surprisingly taking the lead twice. Morocco's own goalkeeper, Yassine Bounou, scored an own goal in the 10th minute, and Wilson Isidor added a second for Haiti in the 43rd minute. Despite these setbacks, Morocco rallied, with captain Achraf Hakimi equalizing in the 39th minute and Ismael Saibari leveling the score at 2-2 just before halftime. In the second half, Morocco intensified their pressure, finally breaking the deadlock in the 78th minute through Soufiane Rahimi's powerful shot. Haiti, participating in their first World Cup since 1974, made history by scoring their inaugural goals on the prestigious stage. Nevertheless, they finished their campaign without securing any points. This victory, while celebrated, means Morocco is likely to face a more challenging opponent in the knockout stages, potentially the Netherlands or Japan, as they failed to overtake Brazil for the top spot.