Morocco booked their place in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Haiti 4-2 in one of the tournament’s most entertaining group-stage encounters.
The Atlas Lions looked in complete control at times but were repeatedly punished by a fearless Haiti side that exposed several defensive weaknesses. Fortunately for Morocco, Achraf Hakimi produced a captain’s performance, Ismael Saibari continued his outstanding scoring form, and substitute Soufiane Rahimi made the decisive impact after halftime.
While the qualification is secure, head coach Mohamed Ouahbi will know his side must tighten up defensively before facing a much tougher challenge in the knockout rounds.
Morocco Player Ratings
| Player | Rating | Analysis |
|---|---|---|
| Bono | 5/10 | Could do little to prevent either Haiti goal but was rarely tested beyond those moments. Distribution remained calm. |
| Achraf Hakimi | 8/10 ⭐ | Outstanding throughout. Opened the scoring, assisted Saibari and constantly created danger down the right flank. Easily Morocco’s best player. |
| Redouane Halhal | 5/10 | Struggled during Haiti’s quick transitions and looked uncomfortable under pressure. |
| Chadi Riad | 5/10 | Solid in possession but exposed whenever Haiti attacked with pace. |
| Anass Salah-Eddine | 4/10 | Morocco’s weakest defender. Frequently beaten on his flank and struggled to contain Haiti’s attacks. |
| Sofyan Amrabat | 6/10 | Added balance in midfield with several important interceptions despite Morocco’s defensive problems. |
| Neil El Aynaoui | 6/10 | Kept possession well and contributed to Morocco’s midfield control without dominating. |
| Brahim Diaz | 4/10 | A frustrating display. Lost possession too often and failed to influence the attack. |
| Bilal El Khannouss | 7/10 | Creative throughout and heavily involved in Morocco’s attacking build-up. His movement caused Haiti constant problems. |
| Ayoub El Kaabi | 5/10 | Worked hard but struggled against Haiti’s physical defenders and rarely threatened goal. |
| Ismael Saibari | 7/10 | Continued his remarkable tournament with a third consecutive goal. Always looked dangerous around the penalty area. |
Substitutes
| Player | Rating | Analysis |
|---|---|---|
| Soufiane Rahimi | 8/10 ⭐ | Completely changed the game after coming on. Scored Morocco’s crucial third goal and assisted the fourth. |
| Yassine Gessime | 7/10 | Excellent cameo with one goal and one assist to help secure victory. |
| Azzedine Ounahi | 6/10 | Added composure after Morocco briefly lost control. |
| Samir El Mourabet | 6/10 | Helped close out the match. |
| Noussair Mazraoui | N/A | Came on too late for a rating. |
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Wilson Isidor celebrates after scoring Haiti’s second goal.
Haiti Player Ratings
| Player | Rating | Analysis |
|---|---|---|
| Johny Placide | 6/10 | Produced several excellent saves that prevented a heavier defeat. |
| Jean-Kevin Duverne | 6/10 | Excellent going forward but inconsistent defensively. |
| Ricardo Ade | 6/10 | Battled hard throughout and made several important clearances. |
| Hannes Delcroix | 6/10 | Competed well despite Morocco’s attacking pressure. |
| Martin Experience | 4/10 | Had a difficult evening dealing with Hakimi and Morocco’s right side. |
| Danley Jean Jacques | 6/10 | Haiti’s most combative midfielder with an energetic performance. |
| Jean-Ricner Bellegarde | 5/10 | Quiet game with limited influence. |
| Ruben Providence | 6/10 | Helped Haiti create dangerous counter-attacks. |
| Josue Casimir | 6/10 | Worked tirelessly on both sides of the ball. |
| Wilson Isidor | 7/10 | Haiti’s biggest attacking threat. Scored a superb goal and constantly stretched Morocco’s defence. |
| Lenny Joseph | 7/10 | Caused endless problems with his movement and physical presence. Unfortunate not to be credited with Haiti’s first goal. |
Man of the Match
🥇 Achraf Hakimi (8/10)
Hakimi once again demonstrated why he is Morocco’s leader. The Paris Saint-Germain full-back scored the opener, created another goal and dominated the right wing throughout the match with his pace, intelligence and attacking quality.
Match Statistics
| Statistic | Morocco | Haiti |
|---|---|---|
| Final Score | 4 | 2 |
| Qualification | ✅ Round of 32 | ❌ Eliminated |
| Top Morocco Performer | Achraf Hakimi | |
| Top Haiti Performer | Wilson Isidor | |
| Morocco Top Scorer (Tournament) | Ismael Saibari (3 Goals) |
Final Verdict
Morocco achieved their primary objective by qualifying for the knockout stage, but the performance exposed several defensive concerns that stronger opponents are certain to target.
The attacking trio of Hakimi, Saibari and second-half substitute Soufiane Rahimi provided enough quality to secure victory, yet Morocco’s back line looked vulnerable whenever Haiti attacked with pace.
With a Round of 32 clash against the Group F winners approaching, Mohamed Ouahbi will be pleased with the attacking output but aware that defensive improvements are essential if the Atlas Lions are to make a deep run in the tournament.
