FIFA World Cup 2026: Morocco reach last 32 after 4-2 comeback win over Haiti

The Atlas Lions twice trailed before second-half substitutes sealed a result that left them level on points with Brazil in Group C.

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Morocco fight back to beat Haiti, reach World Cup last 32
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Morocco twice came from behind to beat Haiti 4-2 in Atlanta, securing their place in the World Cup round of 32. The Atlas Lions finished second in Group C on seven points, level with Brazil but behind on goal difference.

Key points

  • Morocco beat Haiti 4-2 after trailing twice in Atlanta
  • Substitutes Rahimi and Jassim scored second-half winners
  • Morocco finish second in Group C, level on points with Brazil

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Morocco advanced to the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after coming from behind twice to beat Haiti 4-2 in Atlanta on Wednesday, finishing the group stage unbeaten with seven points.

Haiti led twice in a difficult first half for the Atlas Lions. Achraf Hakimi and Ismail Saibari pulled Morocco level on each occasion before the break. Two substitute strikers then settled it in the second half: Soufiane Rahimi and Yassine Jassim added the third and fourth goals to complete the turnaround.

The result put Morocco level on seven points with Brazil in Group C, but behind the South Americans on goal difference. That leaves Morocco as group runners-up heading into the knockout stage, where they will face the winners of Group F. The Netherlands, if they hold top spot in that group, are the likely opponents.

Haiti finished bottom of the group, pointless after three consecutive defeats.