FIFA World Cup 2026: Haiti shock Morocco with stunning early goal in Group C battle

Morocco lead Haiti 3-2 in a gripping Group C fixture at the FIFA World Cup, with the match now entering its final stages. Despite being already out of the tournament, Haiti have fought bravely and levelled twice, but Morocco reclaimed the advantage through Soufiane Rahimi's 77th-minute effort. Both teams have made several substitutions as the game heads towards its conclusion.

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78:50 – Yellow Card for Haiti's Nazon
49:58 – Half-Time
38:22 – GOAL! Morocco 1, Haiti 1
9' | GOAL! Haiti Take Shock Lead — Morocco 0, Haiti 1

June 25, 2026 05:18
Free Kick
85:28 – Free Kick Earned
Haiti's Jean-Ricner Bellegarde earns a free kick for his side in the opposition's half of the field.
June 25, 2026 05:18
Free Kick
85:28 – Free Kick Conceded
Morocco's Soufiane Rahimi gives away a foul, handing a free kick opportunity to Haiti.
June 25, 2026 05:16
Free Kick
83:07 – Haiti Concede a Free Kick
Haiti's Jean-Ricner Bellegarde is penalised for a foul, surrendering possession via a free kick.
June 25, 2026 05:16
Free Kick
83:07 – Amrabat Secures Free Kick for Morocco
Morocco's Sofyan Amrabat wins a free kick for his team deep inside their own defensive half.
June 25, 2026 05:15
82:38 – Haiti Make a Change
Haiti bring on Frantzdy Pierrot to the pitch, with Lenny Joseph heading off for a rest.
June 25, 2026 05:15
82:29 – Morocco Rotate Their Squad
Morocco introduce Samir El Mourabet to the field, with Neil El Aynaoui making way for him.
June 25, 2026 05:15
82:25 – Morocco Make Another Substitution
Morocco make another tactical switch as Noussair Mazraoui comes on to replace Anass Salah-Eddine.
June 25, 2026 05:14
Yellow Card
78:50 – Yellow Card for Haiti's Nazon
Haiti's Duckens Nazon is cautioned by the referee and shown the yellow card.
June 25, 2026 05:13
79:56 – Haiti Bring on Dominique Simon
Haiti make a change with Dominique Simon entering the field in place of Danley Jean Jacques.
June 25, 2026 05:13
79:42 – Another Substitution for Haiti
Haiti make a further swap as Carlens Arcus is brought on to replace Jean-Kévin Duverne.
June 25, 2026 05:10
Corner
77:23 – Chadi Riad's Header Drifts Wide
Morocco's Chadi Riad connects with Achraf Hakimi's post-corner delivery via a header from the penalty area, but the effort drifts past the left post.
June 25, 2026 05:10
Corner
77:23 – GOAL! Rahimi Fires Morocco Back in Front
GOAL! Morocco 3, Haiti 2. Soufiane Rahimi latches onto Chadi Riad's post-corner assist to slot a right-footed finish from the middle of the box into the top-right corner.
June 25, 2026 05:10
Corner
77:02 – Corner Awarded to Morocco
Morocco are awarded a corner kick, which was conceded by Haiti's Martin Expérience.
June 25, 2026 05:10
77:02 – Rahimi Header Blocked
Soufiane Rahimi attempts a header from inside the box after Achraf Hakimi's delivery, but the effort is cut out before it can trouble the goalkeeper.
June 25, 2026 05:10
Corner
76:16 – Another Corner for Morocco
Morocco earn another corner kick, this one conceded by Haiti's Ricardo Adé.
June 25, 2026 05:07
74:19 – Hakimi Shot Blocked
Achraf Hakimi tries his luck from range with a right-footed drive, but the attempt is blocked before reaching its target.
June 25, 2026 05:07
74:18 – Another Hakimi Effort Stopped
Just moments earlier, Achraf Hakimi had another right-footed strike from distance stopped by the Haiti defence.
June 25, 2026 05:06
Free Kick
73:12 – Haiti Concede a Free Kick
Haiti's Ricardo Adé is penalised for a foul, handing Morocco a free kick.
June 25, 2026 05:06
Free Kick
73:12 – Rahimi Wins Free Kick in Attack
Morocco's Soufiane Rahimi draws a free kick for his side in the attacking half of the pitch.
June 25, 2026 05:05
Free Kick
72:31 – Morocco Give Away a Free Kick
Morocco's Gessime Yassine commits a foul, presenting Haiti with a free kick opportunity on the field.
June 25, 2026 05:03
70:01 — Delay Over
The short stoppage has come to an end. Both teams are back on the pitch and ready to get the match going again.
June 25, 2026 05:03
69:56 — Morocco Substitution: Gessime Yassine On
Morocco make a change as Gessime Yassine steps onto the pitch in place of Ayoub El Kaabi.
June 25, 2026 05:03
69:45 — Morocco Substitution: Rahimi Enters the Fray
Soufiane Rahimi is introduced by Morocco, coming on as a replacement for Ismael Saibari.
June 25, 2026 05:02
69:52 — Morocco's Third Change: Ounahi In for Díaz
Morocco make yet another change as Azzedine Ounahi enters the game, taking over from Brahim Díaz.
June 25, 2026 05:01
67:42 — Match Halted for Drinks Interval
The referee has brought play to a temporary halt to allow both sets of players to hydrate during a drinks break.
June 25, 2026 05:00
Free Kick
67:22 — Delcroix Called for Foul
The referee awards a foul against Haiti's Hannes Delcroix.
June 25, 2026 05:00
Free Kick
67:22 — El Kaabi Wins Free Kick for Morocco
Ayoub El Kaabi draws a free kick for Morocco in the attacking half of the pitch.
June 25, 2026 05:00
66:34 — Haiti Bring on Deedson
Haiti ring the changes as Louicius Deedson comes on to replace Wilson Isidor.
June 25, 2026 05:00
66:24 — Nazon On for Haiti
Haiti also make a change, with Duckens Nazon brought on to replace Ruben Providence.
June 25, 2026 04:58
Free Kick
65:50 — Isidor Earns Free Kick for Haiti
Wilson Isidor successfully wins a free kick for Haiti inside his own side's defensive half.
June 25, 2026 04:58
Free Kick
65:50 — Saibari Penalised
Morocco's Ismael Saibari is penalised by the referee for a foul.
June 25, 2026 04:57
Corner
64:17 — Corner Awarded to Morocco
Morocco are given a corner kick after Ricardo Adé concedes one.
June 25, 2026 04:57
63:58 — Bellegarde's Shot Blocked
Jean-Ricner Bellegarde of Haiti unleashes a right-footed strike from a tricky angle and from distance out on the left, but the effort is blocked before it can test the goalkeeper.
June 25, 2026 04:55
Free Kick
63:10 — Providence Claims Free Kick on Left Wing
Ruben Providence draws a free kick out on the left flank for Haiti.
June 25, 2026 04:55
Free Kick
63:10 — El Kaabi Penalised by Referee
Morocco's Ayoub El Kaabi is called up for a foul by the referee.
June 25, 2026 04:55
Free Kick
62:15 — Halhal Wins Free Kick in Morocco's Half
Redouane Halhal secures a free kick for Morocco inside his own side's defensive half.
June 25, 2026 04:55
Free Kick
62:15 — Bellegarde Concedes a Foul
The referee rules against Haiti's Jean-Ricner Bellegarde for a foul.
June 25, 2026 04:53
Free Kick
60:41 — Hakimi Penalised
Morocco's Achraf Hakimi is penalised by the referee for a foul.
June 25, 2026 04:53
Free Kick
60:41 — Expérience Wins Free Kick for Haiti
Martin Expérience draws a free kick for Haiti in his side's defensive half.
June 25, 2026 04:53
Corner
58:55 Placide Denies El Khannouss
Bilal El Khannouss of Morocco let fly with a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but Haiti goalkeeper Johny Placide was equal to it, turning the ball away at his bottom right post.
June 25, 2026 04:53
Corner
58:25 Morocco Win a Corner
Morocco are awarded a corner kick after Haiti's Ricardo Adé inadvertently concedes it under pressure.
June 25, 2026 04:50
56:58 VAR Overturns On-Field Call
Following a VAR review, a decision that had been given on the pitch has now been overturned and cancelled.
June 25, 2026 04:48
Offside
55:23 El Kaabi Caught in Offside Trap
Morocco's Ayoub El Kaabi is penalised for straying offside, bringing a potentially threatening attacking move to an abrupt end.
June 25, 2026 04:48
54:21 Match Resumes After Break
The stoppage has come to an end and both teams are set and ready to continue the match.
June 25, 2026 04:45
53:06 Injury to Casimir Halts Play
Play is interrupted after Haiti's Josué Casimir goes down with an injury, bringing the match to a temporary standstill.
June 25, 2026 04:44
Free Kick
52:05 Joseph Gives Away Foul
Haiti's Lenny Joseph brings down an opponent with a foul, handing Morocco a free kick.
June 25, 2026 04:44
Free Kick
52:05 El Aynaoui Wins Free Kick in Own Half
Morocco's Neil El Aynaoui is brought down in his own defensive half, winning a free kick for his side.
June 25, 2026 04:42
Corner
50:12 Morocco Earn Yet Another Corner
Morocco add another corner kick to their tally, this one conceded by Haiti's Jean-Kévin Duverne.
June 25, 2026 04:39
Free Kick
46:20 Free Kick Earned
Morocco's Neil El Aynaoui won his side a free kick out on the right flank.
June 25, 2026 04:39
Free Kick
46:20 Free Kick Conceded
Haiti's Danley Jean Jacques was penalised for a foul, giving away a free kick to the opposition.
June 25, 2026 04:37
Kick Off
45' Second Half Underway
The second half is now in motion, with the scoreboard reading Morocco 2, Haiti 2.
June 25, 2026 04:21
Half Time
49:58 – Half-Time
The first half is over with both sides locked on equal terms — Morocco 2, Haiti 2.
June 25, 2026 04:21
49:57 – Attempt Saved
Neil El Aynaoui connected with a header inside the penalty area, but was denied by Johny Placide who held it centrally in Haiti's goal. The chance had been created by an Achraf Hakimi cross.
June 25, 2026 04:21
Free Kick
49:07 – Foul Conceded
Ruben Providence of Haiti is penalised by the referee.
June 25, 2026 04:20
Free Kick
49:07 – Free Kick Earned
Achraf Hakimi wins a free kick for Morocco on the right side of the pitch.
June 25, 2026 04:20
48:40 – Attempt Saved
Bilal El Khannouss let fly with his right foot from range, but Johny Placide made a solid stop centrally in the Haiti goal. The move had been initiated by Ismael Saibari.
June 25, 2026 04:19
47:54 – Shot Off Target
Brahim Díaz squandered an opening from inside the box, his left-footed attempt sailing high and wide to the right of goal. Anass Salah-Eddine had set up the chance.
June 25, 2026 04:18
Free Kick
46:39 – Foul Given
Wilson Isidor of Haiti is called for a foul.
June 25, 2026 04:18
Free Kick
46:39 – Free Kick Awarded
Bilal El Khannouss picks up a free kick for Morocco in their own half of the field.
June 25, 2026 04:18
45:17 – Added Time Announced
The fourth official holds up the board to signal five minutes of added time at the end of the first half.
June 25, 2026 04:16
Corner
45:02 – GOAL! Morocco 2, Haiti 2
GOAL! Morocco 2, Haiti 2. Ismael Saibari drives a right-footed shot from inside the area into the bottom left corner to bring the scores level. Achraf Hakimi was the provider.
June 25, 2026 04:15
Free Kick
44:21 – Foul Committed
Jean-Ricner Bellegarde of Haiti is penalised for a foul.
June 25, 2026 04:15
Free Kick
44:21 – Free Kick Won
Brahim Díaz earns Morocco a free kick inside their own defensive half.
June 25, 2026 04:14
Corner
42:12 – GOAL! Morocco 1, Haiti 2
GOAL! Morocco 1, Haiti 2. Wilson Isidor rifled a right-footed effort from outside the area into the top left corner to put Haiti in front. Jean-Kévin Duverne was the creator of the move.
June 25, 2026 04:12
Free Kick
41:06 – Free Kick Won
Redouane Halhal earns a free kick for Morocco in the attacking half of the pitch.
June 25, 2026 04:12
Free Kick
41:06 – Foul Conceded
Haiti's Lenny Joseph is called up for a foul by the referee.
June 25, 2026 04:12
Free Kick
40:21 – Foul Conceded
Martin Expérience of Haiti gives away a free kick after being flagged for fouling.
June 25, 2026 04:12
Free Kick
40:21 – Free Kick Won
Brahim Díaz wins a free kick for Morocco in their own defensive half of the field.
June 25, 2026 04:10
Goal
38:22 – GOAL! Morocco 1, Haiti 1
GOAL! Morocco 1, Haiti 1. Achraf Hakimi draws Morocco level with a left-footed shot from point-blank range, the ball finding the centre of the net.
June 25, 2026 04:06
35:11 Miss
Ismael Saibari of Morocco headed the ball from the middle of the penalty area, but it flew over the target. The pass was provided by a cross from Brahim Díaz.
June 25, 2026 04:06
Free Kick
34:06 Free Kick Lost
Jean-Kévin Duverne from Haiti committed a foul.
June 25, 2026 04:06
Free Kick
34:06 Free Kick Won
Morocco's Ismael Saibari earned a free kick inside his team's own half.
June 25, 2026 04:04
33:39 Miss
Lenny Joseph of Haiti attempted a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, which soared too high.
June 25, 2026 04:04
32:29 End Delay
The pause in play has concluded, and the match is set to resume.
June 25, 2026 04:04
31:38 Start Delay
The game was temporarily halted due to an injury sustained by Anass Salah-Eddine from Morocco.
June 25, 2026 04:02
Offside
29:53 Offside
Morocco was flagged for offside, with Ayoub El Kaabi caught in an illegal position.
June 25, 2026 04:01
Corner
29:26 Corner
Morocco won a corner kick after it was conceded by goalkeeper Johny Placide.
June 25, 2026 04:01
Corner
29:25 Attempt Saved
A left-footed effort from the center of the box by Ayoub El Kaabi was successfully saved by Haiti's Johny Placide near the bottom right corner.
June 25, 2026 04:01
29:23 Attempt Saved
Achraf Hakimi fired a left-footed shot from the middle of the box, set up by Bilal El Khannouss, but Johny Placide made the save.
June 25, 2026 03:59
27:35 Miss
Ayoub El Kaabi headed the ball from the center of the penalty area following an Achraf Hakimi cross, but it missed to the right.
June 25, 2026 03:59
Free Kick
28:11 Free Kick Won
Josué Casimir of Haiti secured a free kick within the defensive half.
June 25, 2026 03:59
Free Kick
28:11 Free Kick Lost
Anass Salah-Eddine of Morocco committed a foul.
June 25, 2026 03:59
Free Kick
27:11 Free Kick Won
Redouane Halhal of Morocco won a free kick while in the attacking half.
June 25, 2026 03:59
Free Kick
27:11 Free Kick Lost
Lenny Joseph of Haiti was responsible for a foul.
June 25, 2026 03:57
9:35 Miss
Lenny Joseph narrowly missed to the right with a close-range right-footed strike, following an assist from Jean-Kévin Duverne.
June 25, 2026 03:56
24:53 End Delay
The delay has concluded and play is ready to continue.
June 25, 2026 03:54
22:37 Start Delay
The match has been paused for a scheduled drinks break.
June 25, 2026 03:53
22' | Saibari's Long-Range Drive Misses the Target
Morocco's Ismael Saibari tried his luck with a right-footed drive from outside the penalty area, but the attempt failed to trouble the Haiti goalkeeper and went wide.
June 25, 2026 03:50
Offside
19' | El Kaabi's Run Cut Short by Offside Flag
Morocco's push forward is halted again as Ayoub El Kaabi is caught in an offside position, cutting short a promising attacking move.
June 25, 2026 03:50
Free Kick
18' | Haiti's Martin Expérience Penalised for Foul
Haiti's Martin Expérience is whistled for a foul, surrendering a set piece to Morocco.
June 25, 2026 03:49
Free Kick
18' | Hakimi Wins Free Kick on the Right Wing
Achraf Hakimi draws a foul on the right flank, earning Morocco a free kick in a favourable position.
June 25, 2026 03:49
Free Kick
17' | Casimir Wins Free Kick in Haiti's Defensive Half
Haiti's Josué Casimir is fouled deep inside his own half, winning a free kick that allows his side to reset.
June 25, 2026 03:48
Free Kick
17' | El Khannouss Gives Away Possession with Foul
Morocco's Bilal El Khannouss is penalised for a foul in the middle of the park, handing Haiti a free kick.
June 25, 2026 03:48
Offside
16' | Saibari Flagged Offside for the Second Time
Ismael Saibari is flagged offside for the second time in the match, with another Morocco attacking move coming to nothing in the 16th minute.
June 25, 2026 03:48
Free Kick
15' | Neil El Aynaoui Earns Free Kick in Own Half
Neil El Aynaoui is brought down in Morocco's own half, winning a free kick for his side to clear their lines.
June 25, 2026 03:48
Free Kick
15' | Goalscorer Lenny Joseph Penalised for Foul
Haiti's goalscorer Lenny Joseph is penalised for a foul on Morocco, giving the North Africans a free kick.
June 25, 2026 03:45
Corner
13' | Morocco Win a Corner After Duverne Concedes
Jean-Kévin Duverne deflects the ball behind his own goal line, handing Morocco a corner kick as they search for an equaliser.
June 25, 2026 03:45
13' | Saibari's Left-Footed Effort Blocked Inside the Box
Bilal El Khannouss picks out Ismael Saibari inside the area, but Saibari's left-footed attempt from the left side of the box is blocked by a Haiti defender before it can reach the goal.
June 25, 2026 03:43
12' | Saibari Fires Over from the Heart of the Box
Bilal El Khannouss threads a pass through to Ismael Saibari in the centre of the penalty area, but Saibari's right-footed strike sails over the crossbar.
June 25, 2026 03:43
Corner
11' | Morocco Win Another Corner Kick
Under continued Morocco pressure, Johny Placide is forced to concede yet another corner as the Atlas Lions push for an equaliser.
June 25, 2026 03:43
Corner
11' | Brilliant Placide Save Denies El Kaabi at the Death
Achraf Hakimi sets up Ayoub El Kaabi with a delivery from the right, and El Kaabi's right-footed attempt from a tight angle appeared destined for the top corner — but Haiti goalkeeper Johny Placide produced a superb stop to preserve his side's lead.
June 25, 2026 03:41
Goal
9' | GOAL! Haiti Take Shock Lead — Morocco 0, Haiti 1
Incredible scenes! Haiti have gone ahead against Morocco. Jean-Kévin Duverne plays in Lenny Joseph, who tucks a composed right-footed finish straight through the middle of the goal from very close range. Morocco 0, Haiti 1.
June 25, 2026 03:38
Free Kick
7' | Bellegarde's Direct Free-Kick Flies Just Over the Bar
Haiti's Jean-Ricner Bellegarde steps up for a direct free kick from outside the box and strikes with his right foot, but the effort goes just fractionally too high over the goal.
June 25, 2026 03:37
Free Kick
6' | Joseph Wins Free Kick in Attacking Half
Lenny Joseph draws a foul in the opposition half, earning Haiti a free kick in an advanced and promising position.
June 25, 2026 03:37
Free Kick
6' | Amrabat Penalised, Haiti Win Free Kick
Morocco's Sofyan Amrabat is penalised for a foul, gifting Haiti a set piece in a dangerous area of the pitch.
June 25, 2026 03:31
Kick Off
First half Start
The opening half of the match has officially commenced.
June 25, 2026 02:07
Lineup
The team rosters have been finalized, and the players are currently warming up on the field.