Morocco and Haiti are set to conclude their group stage campaign at the World Cup 2026 with a match in Atlanta on June 25 at 5:00 AM. For Morocco, this match is pivotal as they seek to secure a place in the knockout rounds, while for Haiti, it serves as a formality in their World Cup journey.

Currently, Morocco stands in a favorable position with 4 points from their matches against Brazil and Scotland. They have a strong chance to advance past the group stage for the second consecutive World Cup, a feat they have never achieved before. Under the guidance of coach Mohamed Ouahbi, Morocco is considered one of the dark horses of the tournament, having executed an impressive 601 passes in their recent 1-0 victory over Scotland, marking the highest number of passes by an African team in a World Cup match since records began in 1966.

The outcome of this match is crucial for Morocco. A victory against Haiti would guarantee their advancement, potentially even competing for the top spot in Group C against Brazil. However, a draw or loss would require Scotland to also draw or lose against Brazil for Morocco to progress.

Haiti, on the other hand, is ranked the lowest in the tournament at 87th and is still in search of their first points in World Cup history. They previously lost all three of their group stage matches in 1974 and are currently on the brink of repeating that unfortunate record after losses to Scotland and Brazil in this tournament.

Should Haiti lose to Morocco, they would match El Salvador’s record of six World Cup matches without a win. Moreover, they risk becoming the third CONCACAF nation to exit the World Cup group stage without scoring a goal, joining El Salvador (1970) and Canada (1986).

Despite their challenging situation, Haiti is expected to put forth a spirited performance as they aim to leave the tournament with pride. Coach Ouahbi has no new injury concerns for Morocco and is likely to maintain the same starting lineup, featuring key players like Ismael Saibari and Brahim Diaz. Haiti’s all-time top scorer, Duckens Nazon, remains uncertain due to an unspecified injury, but the rest of the squad is intact.

The anticipated lineups for both teams are as follows:

• Morocco: Bono; Hakimi, Diop, Riad, Mazraoui; El Aynaoui, Bouaddi; Diaz, Ounahi, El Khannouss; Saibari.
• Haiti: Placide; Arcus, Delcroix, Ade, Experience; Deedson, Bellegarde, Jean Jacques, Providence; Isidor, Pierrot.