Morocco achieved a historic milestone on Thursday by becoming the first African team to qualify for the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following a 4-2 victory over Haiti in their final Group C match.
The match began with a setback for the Atlas Lions, as an own goal from goalkeeper Yassine Bounou allowed Haiti to take an early lead. However, Captain Achraf Hakimi quickly equalized, keeping Morocco’s hopes alive.
Haiti regained the lead through Wilson Isidor, but Morocco responded before halftime with Ismael Saibari’s equalizer, bringing the score to 2-2. The second half saw Morocco take control of the game, with Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine scoring to complete a remarkable comeback.
Ultimately, Morocco finished second in Group C, trailing behind Brazil, who claimed the top position after defeating Scotland 3-0 in the other group match.