Group C | Atlanta Stadium| 25 June 2026 | 3:30 AM IST
Match Overview
Neither team’s fate in Group C is in doubt. Morocco has already qualified for the knockout round, eyeing the group top spot and the momentum it brings. Haiti arrived having lost both matches — 1-0 to Scotland and 3-0 to Brazil — without scoring. For Migné’s side, this is the final chapter of a remarkable 52-year journey back to the World Cup stage. For Morocco, it is preparation and purpose.
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Morocco — Team Analysis
Mohamed Ouahbi replaced Walid Regragui just three months before the tournament. His prior engagement was Morocco’s U20 side, whom he led to World Cup success in 2025. The results so far are looking quite good — 1-1 with Brazil — Saibari chipping the keeper, Vinicius Jr equalising — then a 1-0 win over Scotland, Saibari scoring inside 72 seconds. Morocco have been the most consistent side in Group C.
Achraf Hakimi captains at 95 caps and remains one of the world’s best right-backs — the PSG full-back attacks with the energy of a winger and tracks back with the discipline of a centre-back. Brahim Díaz controls the creative rhythm from midfield. Yassine Bounou is reliable in goal. Sofyan Amrabat wins duels and covers the ground. Morocco are balanced and well-coached, with a standout attacker already on two goals.
Key player: Ismael Saibari — two goals in two games, PSV’s Player of the Year, and the tournament’s most dangerous Moroccan. He’ll be looking to make it three.
Haiti — Team Analysis
Sébastien Migné’s story deserves acknowledgement. The French coach couldn’t enter Haiti during the entire qualification campaign due to the country’s political instability — yet he guided them through CONCACAF and to their first World Cup since 1974. Two defeats followed — 1-0 to Scotland, 3-0 to Brazil — but the fact Haiti are here at all, 52 years on, says something about what this squad has achieved off the pitch.
Migné’s 4-4-2 block kept Haiti competitive for stretches against Scotland before the result flattered the Tartan Army. Against Brazil, the quality gap showed. Jean-Ricner Bellegarde is Haiti’s most technically accomplished player — the Wolves midfielder was one of the few who looked comfortable against elite opponents. Wilson Isidor brings pace and movement from Sunderland. Duckens Nazon, with 44 international goals, is the reference point in attack.
Key player: Duckens Nazon — Haiti’s all-time leading scorer. A goal here would be the first of this tournament for the nation and a moment of enormous pride.
Head-to-Head
Morocco and Haiti have never played each other at any level. This is their first-ever meeting. They come from different confederations — CAF and CONCACAF — with entirely different footballing histories. Morocco are in their seventh World Cup; Haiti in just their second, 52 years after the first. There is no history to draw on. Only the present.
Tactical Preview
Ouahbi’s Morocco press high in a 4-3-3, with Hakimi overlapping aggressively from right-back and Brahim Díaz pulling the strings through the middle. Saibari and El Kaabi are the forward threats. Against a Haiti side that sits in a deep block, Morocco will look to stretch them with width and find space in behind through Hakimi’s relentless runs.
Migné will set Haiti up in their 4-4-2 compact block — the same structure that frustrated Scotland for long stretches. The plan will be to stay in the game early, limit Morocco’s central options, and look to spring Isidor on the counter. Set pieces are Haiti’s most realistic route to getting something from this match.
Key Storylines
- Ismael Saibari has scored in both of Morocco’s matches — chipping the keeper against Brazil, then the fastest goal of the tournament 72 seconds into the Scotland game. He’s the second African player after Mohamed Salah to score in his first two World Cup appearances. A third one against Haiti would be an extraordinary way to close the group stage.
Our Prediction
Morocco are considerably stronger and should win this comfortably. Haiti may frustrate them early, but the quality in Morocco’s attack — Saibari, Díaz, Hakimi overlapping from right-back — will eventually tell. Can Duckens Nazon get Haiti their first goal of the tournament?
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