World Cup 2026: Morocco complete comeback against Haiti in Group C clash

Morocco beat Haiti 4-2 on Wednesday in Atlanta in a pulsating World Cup 2026 Group C clash. Haiti stunned the Atlas Lions early on when Jean-Ricner Bellegarde’s free kick set up the opening goal after a defensive lapse, before Achraf Hakimi levelled from close range following sustained Moroccan pressure.

The match exploded before the break as Wilson Isidor produced a stunning long-range strike in the 43rd minute to restore Haiti’s lead. However, Morocco responded immediately in stoppage time, with Achraf Hakimi involved in the build-up before squaring for Ismaël Saibari, who finished into the bottom-left corner to make it 2-2 at half-time.

After the restart, Morocco gradually took control, producing a wave of chances through Hakimi and Bilal El Khannouss. Soufiane Rahimi eventually put the Atlas Lions ahead in the 78th minute, reacting quickest to a loose ball inside the box after sustained pressure from a corner.

Haiti pushed late on but were exposed in the final minutes, with Gessime Yassine sealing the win after a quick reaction inside the penalty area to complete Morocco’s comeback and secure a hard-fought victory.

(FRANCE 24 with AFP)