The lead
June 24, 2026 — Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, USA — Morocco survive Haiti scare, beat underdogs 4-2 in Group C clash. Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine came off the bench to help Morocco rally for a 4-2 victory over Haiti on Wednesday and erase the Caribbean nation's hopes of a first ever point at the World Cup.
How the match unfolded
This Group C match finished 4-2 for Morocco over Haiti in regulation on the official ESPN match center. Morocco seized early momentum when Own Goal by Yassine Bounou, Morocco. Morocco 0, Haiti 1. in the 10'. The middle phases featured 4 more goals as both sides traded blows in a tense group-stage atmosphere. The final swing came in the 89' when Gessime Yassine (Morocco) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Soufiane Rahimi.. 68,239 fans were in the building at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Key passages from the live ESPN commentary feed:
Goal-by-goal
Cards, fouls, and controversy
Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine came off the bench to help Morocco rally for a 4-2 victory over Haiti on Wednesday and erase the Caribbean nation's hopes of a first ever point at the World Cup.
Bookings: 3 yellow cards were issued per the official match log.
What it means in the tournament
Morocco leave Mercedes-Benz Stadium with a result that moves them forward in the 48-team bracket. In Group C, table points, goal difference, and fair-play tiebreakers all matter across the opening 72 group matches before the new Round of 32 begins.
What comes next
Both Morocco and Haiti continue Group C play on the FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule before the knockout stage opens June 28.
*Sources: ESPN match center, ESPN match feed, FIFA World Cup 2026. AthX covers MLB trading; this recap is for World Cup fans following the North America tournament. Information only; not financial advice.*
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