Morocco beats Haiti 4-2 to reach World Cup knockout stage

Morocco booked its place in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 4-2 victory over Haiti on Wednesday at Atlanta Stadium in their third and final Group C match.

Haiti took an early lead in the 10th minute after an own goal by Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou. Achraf Hakimi leveled the score in the 39th minute.

Wilson Isidor restored Haiti's advantage four minutes later, but the Atlas Lions responded immediately, with Ismaël Saibari scoring the equalizer in first-half stoppage time (45+1).

Morocco continued to dominate after the break and finally pulled ahead in the 78th minute through substitute Soufiane Rahimi.

Young forward Yassine Gessime sealed the victory with Morocco's fourth goal in the 89th minute.

The win sees Morocco finish second in Group C, level on points with Brazil, who topped the group on goal difference after defeating Scotland 3-0.

The Atlas Lions will face the Group F winners in the Round of 32 next Monday at Monterrey Stadium in Mexico.