Morocco secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Haiti in their World Cup group stage encounter on June 25, 2026, at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis. The win puts Morocco in a strong position to advance from Group H, while Haiti faces an uphill battle after two consecutive defeats.
First Half Dominance
Morocco took control from the outset, with Hakim Ziyech opening the scoring in the 12th minute. The Chelsea winger curled a free-kick over the Haitian wall and into the top corner, leaving goalkeeper Johny Placide with no chance. Youssef En-Nesyri doubled the lead in the 34th minute, heading home a cross from Achraf Hakimi after a well-worked corner routine.
Haiti struggled to create clear chances, managing only one shot on target in the first half. Their best opportunity came from a long-range effort by Carnejy Antoine, which was comfortably saved by Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou.
Second Half Consolidation
Morocco continued to press after the break, and Sofiane Boufal made it 3-0 in the 58th minute with a solo run and finish. Boufal dribbled past three defenders before slotting the ball past Placide, capping a man-of-the-match performance.
Haiti showed more urgency in the final 30 minutes but could not find a breakthrough. Midfielder Bryan Alceus hit the crossbar with a curling shot in the 72nd minute, but Morocco held firm to secure a clean sheet.
Group H Implications
The victory leaves Morocco with four points from two matches, following their 1-1 draw with Croatia in their opener. Haiti has yet to earn a point after losing 2-1 to Belgium in their first game. Morocco will face Belgium in their final group match, while Haiti takes on Croatia.
Morocco coach Walid Regragui praised his team's performance, saying, "We executed our game plan perfectly. The early goal settled our nerves, and we controlled the match from start to finish." Haiti coach Jean-Jacques Pierre acknowledged the quality of the opposition, stating, "Morocco is a top team, and we paid the price for defensive lapses. We must learn from this and focus on our next match."
Key Statistics
Morocco had 62% possession and registered 15 shots, with 8 on target. Haiti managed 6 shots, with 2 on target. The attendance was 68,542 at the Stade de France.
