Atlas Lions Roar Back: Morocco Overcome Haiti Scare, Join Brazil In The Knockouts
Morocco Vs Haiti Match Gallery, FIFA World Cup 2026: Morocco advanced as Group C runners-up following a thrilling 4-2 win against Haiti in Atlanta. The underdogs shocked the Atlas Lions by taking the lead twice, first through a Yassine Bounou own goal and later via a 31-yard strike from Wilson Isidor. However, Morocco's class prevailed as Achraf Hakimi, Ismael Saibari, Soufiane Rahimi, and Gessime Yassine all found the back of the net to stage a spectacular comeback. The big talking point was Haiti's fearless attacking display despite their eventual elimination, pushing the African giants to their limits. Meanwhile, in the group's simultaneous fixture, Brazil thrashed Scotland 3-0 in Miami thanks to a Vinicius Junior brace and a Matheus Cunha goal, a game marked by Neymar's return. Group winners Brazil and 2nd-placed Morocco march into the Round of 32, while Haiti exit the tournament, leaving 3rd-placed Scotland awaiting their fate. See the best photos from the MAR vs HAI match here:
Players warm up before the World Cup Group C soccer match between Morocco and Haiti in Atlanta, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Morocco players run out on to the pitch to warm up before the World Cup Group C soccer match between Morocco and Haiti in Atlanta, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Haiti's Josue Casimir (21) warms up before the World Cup Group C soccer match between Morocco and Haiti in Atlanta, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Haiti fans cheer before the World Cup Group C soccer match between Morocco and Haiti in Atlanta, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)
A Morocco holds up a sign before the World Cup Group C soccer match between Morocco and Haiti in Atlanta, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Morocco fans watch warmups before the World Cup Group C soccer match between Morocco and Haiti in Atlanta, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)
National flags are displayed ahead of a World Cup Group C soccer match between Morocco and Haiti in Atlanta, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Morocco players pose for a photo before the World Cup Group C soccer match between Morocco and Haiti in Atlanta, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Haiti goalkeeper Johny Placide (1) embraces teammates before the World Cup Group C soccer match between Morocco and Haiti in Atlanta, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Morocco's Ismael Saibari (11) dribbles ahead of Haiti's Jean-Ricner Bellegarde (10) during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Morocco and Haiti in Atlanta, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Morocco's Ayoub El Kaabi (20) and Haiti's Martin Experience (8) battle for the ball during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Morocco and Haiti in Atlanta, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)
Haiti score a goal past Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, second from right, during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Morocco and Haiti in Atlanta, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou (1) and teammates react after Haiti's Lenny Joseph (16) scored a goal during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Morocco and Haiti in Atlanta, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Haiti's Lenny Joseph (16) celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Morocco and Haiti in Atlanta, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)
Haiti head coach Sebastien Migne reacts to play during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Morocco and Haiti in Atlanta, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)
Morocco's Sofyan Amrabat (4) slides in on Haiti's Martin Experience (8) during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Morocco and Haiti in Atlanta, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Morocco's Achraf Hakimi, right, falls as he competes against Haiti's Martin Experience (8) during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Morocco and Haiti in Atlanta, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)
Morocco's Redouane Halhal (25) reacts after a challenge from Haiti's Lenny Joseph (16) during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Morocco and Haiti in Atlanta, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Haiti's Danley Jean Jacques (17) and Morocco's Ismael Saibari (11) collide competing for the ball during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Morocco and Haiti in Atlanta, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)
Morocco's Achraf Hakimi (2) scores their first goal during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Morocco and Haiti in Atlanta, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Morocco's Achraf Hakimi (2) celebrates their first goal with teammate Ismael Saibari (11) during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Morocco and Haiti in Atlanta, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Morocco's Anass Salah Eddine, on ground is attended to by team staff as players look on during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Morocco and Haiti in Atlanta, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)
Morocco's Anass Salah Eddine (26) is assisted off the field during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Morocco and Haiti in Atlanta, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)
Haiti's Wilson Isidor (18) scores their second goal past Morocco's Anass Salah Eddine (26) during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Morocco and Haiti in Atlanta, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Morocco's Ismael Saibari (11) celebrates after scoring their second goal past Haiti goalkeeper Johny Placide (1) during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Morocco and Haiti in Atlanta, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Morocco's Achraf Hakimi (2) controls the ball in front of Haiti's Ruben Providence (15) during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Morocco and Haiti in Atlanta, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)
Haiti goalkeeper Johny Placide (1) passes the ball during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Morocco and Haiti in Atlanta, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Haiti's Josue Casimir (21) is checked on by a teammate after a challenge during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Morocco and Haiti in Atlanta, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Morocco's Achraf Hakimi (2) reacts after falling as Ruben Providence jogs past during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Morocco and Haiti in Atlanta, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)
Soccer fans celebrate a goal scored by Haiti during a World Cup watch party for the match between Morocco and Haiti, in Port-au-Prince, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Odelyn Joseph)
Haiti's Lenny Joseph (16) and Morocco's Chadi Riad (18) battle for the ball during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Morocco and Haiti in Atlanta, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Teams play during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Morocco and Haiti in Atlanta, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Haiti's Wilson Isidor (18) leaves the game during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Morocco and Haiti in Atlanta, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)
Haiti's Ruben Providence (15) falls competing for the ball against Morocco's Ayoub El Kaabi (20) during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Morocco and Haiti in Atlanta, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)
People displaced by gang violence watch a World Cup watch match between Morocco and Haiti at a shelter in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Odelyn Joseph)
Morocco's Anass Salah Eddine falls competing for the ball against Haiti's Louicius Deedson (11) during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Morocco and Haiti in Atlanta, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)
Morocco's Soufiane Rahimi (9) scores their third goal past Haiti's Martin Experience (8) and Ricardo Ade (4) during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Morocco and Haiti in Atlanta, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Morocco's Soufiane Rahimi (9) celebrates after scoring their third goal during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Morocco and Haiti in Atlanta, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Morocco's Soufiane Rahimi (9) celebrates after scoring their third goal during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Morocco and Haiti in Atlanta, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Referee Danny Makkelie, of The Netherlands, gives Haiti goalkeeper Johny Placide (1) a yellow card during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Morocco and Haiti in Atlanta, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Morocco's Gessime Yassine, left, celebrates Soufiane Rahimi (9) and Bilal El Khannouss (23) after scoring their fourth goal during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Morocco and Haiti in Atlanta, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Haiti's Frantzdy Pierrot (20) heads the ball over Morocco's Chadi Riad (18) during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Morocco and Haiti in Atlanta, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)
Haiti's Josue Casimir (21) acknowledges supporters after the World Cup Group C soccer match between Morocco and Haiti in Atlanta, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Morocco celebrates the team's win after a World Cup Group C soccer match between Morocco and Haiti in Atlanta, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
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