
Morocco advanced to the World Cup last 32 following a 4-2 win against Haiti, despite finishing second in Group C behind Brazil. This victory secured their progression in the tournament.
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Morocco defeated Haiti 4-2 in an exciting match in Atlanta, securing their place in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage. The team faced two deficits during the game but managed to overcome them to clinch the victory, although they narrowly missed out on finishing at the top of Group C. The Atlas Lions entered the match aware that qualification was possible, but were initially surprised by Haiti's performance.
Leadership (NG)·June 25, 2026 at 6:23 AM
In their first World Cup appearance since 1974, Haiti led twice against Morocco, a team that reached the semifinals in 2022. Despite their efforts, Haiti exited the tournament without securing any points, while Morocco advanced to the last 32 after a comeback victory, according to Al Jazeera.
Al Jazeera·June 25, 2026 at 12:53 AM
Brazil finished at the top of Group C in the World Cup, while Morocco secured a narrow victory over Haiti in a thrilling final match of the group stage. Both teams are now set to advance to the knockout phase of the tournament, according to Premium Times.
Premium Times·June 25, 2026 at 5:21 AM
Morocco secured a place in the round of 32 by finishing second in their group after a victory against Haiti. They will now face the winner of Group F in the next stage of the competition.
SABC Sport·June 25, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Morocco has made history by becoming the first African team to qualify for the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup. The Atlas Lions secured their spot after defeating Haiti 4-2, despite an early setback from an own goal by Yassine Bounou. Achraf Hakimi equalized for Morocco, and the team went on to win the match.
Daily Post (NG)·June 25, 2026 at 5:10 AMAchraf Hakimi played a pivotal role as Morocco's substitutes contributed to a late comeback against Haiti, who celebrated ending a 52-year World Cup goal drought. The match was crucial for Morocco, enabling them to advance to the knockout stages of the tournament, according to IOL.
IOL·June 25, 2026 at 2:41 AM