Morocco vs Haiti

The match began with a shock that silenced the majority-Morocco crowd of 68,239. In the 10th minute, Lenny Joseph's low drive from the right channel deflected off Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou and crept inside the near post. The goal was officially recorded as a Bounou own goal — Haiti's first World Cup goal in 52 years.

Morocco dominated possession (69% by full-time) but struggled to break down a compact Haitian block. Johnny Placide made two sharp saves in quick succession around the half-hour mark before the equaliser finally arrived in the 39th minute. Achraf Hakimi collected a loose ball on the edge of the box and drilled a low left-footed shot past Placide to make it 1-1.

Haiti responded immediately. Jean-Kevin Duverne's cross from the right found Wilson Isidor, who steered a precise finish beyond Bounou in the 43rd minute to restore Haiti's lead. But Morocco struck back before the interval: Hakimi turned provider, sliding a pass through to Ismael Saibari, who swept home first-time from 12 yards in first-half stoppage time (45+1').

Morocco's triple substitution in the 70th minute changed the game's trajectory. Head coach Mohamed Ouahbi introduced Soufiane Rahimi, Brahim Diaz and Ayoub El Kaabi, injecting fresh energy into an attack that had grown frustrated by Haiti's resistance. The reshuffle immediately increased Morocco's territorial dominance, and the reward came eight minutes later.

From a corner kick, Chadi Riad rose highest to flick the ball across the face of goal, and Rahimi — left unmarked at the far post — volleyed home a right-footed finish. The forward collapsed to the turf in celebration, the weight of the moment clear.

Soufiane Rahimi entered as a substitute and produced a goal and an assist in 20 minutes on the pitch. His 78th-minute volley broke Haiti's resolve, and his clever cutback set up Yassine's clincher. A strong case for player of the match despite starting on the bench.

Achraf Hakimi scored one and assisted another, playing a direct role in both first-half equalisers. The PSG full-back was Morocco's primary attacking outlet, particularly before the triple sub.

Gessime Yassine sealed the win with a composed finish in the 89th minute. Rahimi squared the ball across the six-yard box after Haiti goalkeeper Placide had rushed off his line, and Yassine slotted into an empty net. The goal survived a VAR check for offside and was confirmed.

Johnny Placide (Haiti) made several important saves and was unfortunate with the final two goals, particularly the fourth when he was caught in no-man's land. He was booked in the 79th minute for time-wasting.

Morocco's 3.76 xG to Haiti's 0.67 tells the story of a one-sided contest that the scoreline flatters for the underdog. The Atlas Lions generated 22 shots (11 on target) against Haiti's nine (two on target). An own goal and a clinical counter-attacking finish from Isidor account for most of Haiti's output; beyond those two moments, Morocco controlled the match from start to finish.

That said, Haiti showed clear improvement from their first two group matches, where they failed to score. Their first-half performance was brave and well-organised, but the 69%-31% possession split and the 15-2 shot difference inside the box underline the gulf in quality over 90 minutes.

Morocco finish second in Group C with seven points (W2 D1 L0), behind Brazil on goal difference (+5 to +3). The Atlas Lions advance to the Round of 32, where they will face the runner-up of Group F. That match is scheduled for 29 June.

Haiti end their debut World Cup campaign with zero points and a −9 goal difference. Despite flashes of promise — particularly in the first half against Morocco — Sebastien Migne's side were outclassed across all three group matches.

An own goal and a brief Haiti revival made this scoreline nervier than the underlying numbers suggest, but Morocco's quality and depth eventually told. Rahimi's impact off the bench may give Ouahbi a selection headache ahead of the knockout stage — the kind of problem every tournament team wants.