FIFA World Cup 2026: Morocco overcome historic Haiti goals to maintain World Cup momentum
Updated On: 25 June, 2026 05:53 AM IST | Atlanta | AFP
Achraf Hakimi and Ismael Saibari, with his third goal in as many games at the World Cup, levelled before half-time.

Gessime Yassine of Morocco celebrates with teammate Achraf Hakimi after scoring his team's fourth goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C match between Morocco and Haiti at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta. Pic/AFP
Morocco twice overcame the shock of conceding to Haiti to win a World Cup thriller 4-2 in Atlanta on Wednesday, but missed out on top spot in Group C to Brazil. Haiti bowed out with their first World Cup goals for 52 years as a Yassine Bounou own goal and Wilson Isidor's stunning strike twice gave them the lead.
Achraf Hakimi and Ismael Saibari, with his third goal in as many games at the World Cup, levelled before half-time. Soufiane Rahimi was nearly brought to tears when the 30-year-old's deflected effort found the top corner to give Morocco the lead before Gessime Yassine rounded off the scoring.


