Morocco 4-2 Haiti: Hakimi Shines with Goal and Assist in Atlanta Thriller
Morocco defeated Haiti 4-2 in the final Group C match, with Achraf Hakimi scoring and assisting to secure second place and a knockout berth.
In the final Group C match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on June 25, 2026, Morocco defeated Haiti 4-2 to secure second place in the group and advance to the knockout stage. Haiti finished with three losses and exited the World Cup.
Haiti took a shock lead in the 10th minute when Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou scored an own goal. Morocco equalized through Achraf Hakimi in the 39th minute, but Haiti regained the lead in the 43rd minute via Wilson Isidor, assisted by Jean-Kévin Duverne. Deep into first-half stoppage time (45+1'), Ismael Saibari leveled the score at 2-2 with an assist from Hakimi.
Morocco dominated the second half. In the 78th minute, Soufiane Rahimi scored the go-ahead goal with an assist from Chadi Riad. Then in the 89th minute, Rahimi turned provider for Gessime Yassine to seal the 4-2 victory.
Statistically, Morocco dominated: 22 total shots (11 on goal), 70% possession, 9 corner kicks, and an expected goals (xG) of 3.26. Haiti managed only 5 shots (1 on goal), 30% possession, 0 corners, and an xG of 0.52. Morocco's goalkeeper made 1 save, while Haiti's keeper made 8. Morocco completed 540 passes (89% accuracy) to Haiti's 242 (80% accuracy). Haiti received 3 yellow cards; Morocco none.
The top-rated player was Morocco midfielder Bilal El Khannouss, who earned an 8.9 rating. The 21-year-old VfB Stuttgart player logged 95 minutes, recording 2 shots, 3 key passes, and 72 passes. He has 36 caps for Morocco, was born in Strombeek-Bever, stands 180 cm tall, and is valued at €35.00m.
Final Group C standings: Brazil tops with 7 points (+6 GD), Morocco second with 7 points (+3 GD), Scotland third with 3 points, and Haiti last with 0 points. Brazil and Morocco advance to the knockout stage.
Morocco progresses as group runners-up and will face a group winner in the Round of 16. Haiti exits winless but scored two goals in their return to the World Cup after 52 years. Morocco showed the resilience of African champions, while Haiti can hold their heads high.
For more details, visit the match page, the Morocco team page, the Haiti team page, or the Group C standings.