Morocco Beats Haiti 4-2 to Secure World Cup 2026 Round‑of‑16 Spot

Morocco defeated Haiti 4–2 in Atlanta, finishing the group stage with seven points and moving into the round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The win was driven by a dominant second half, with Sufian Rahimi opening the scoring, followed by two goals from Yassine Bounou’s teammate and a fourth from Yassin Jasem, who became the youngest Moroccan scorer in World Cup history at 20 years, 215 days. Morocco finished second in Group 3 behind Brazil.

Post‑match, players highlighted the need to correct tactical lapses before the knockout phase, noting that the team’s possession was 69 % with 22 attempts on goal. Forward Sufian Rahimi praised the “fighting spirit” that turned the game around, while teammates called for addressing defensive errors to avoid costly mistakes in future matches. Coach Mohamed Vihbi confirmed the squad’s readiness and emphasized focusing on refining the approach for the upcoming elimination round.