Morocco enters the field this Wednesday (24) against Haiti with qualification practically guaranteed and the clear ambition of finishing Group C in first place. The clash, valid for the third round of the group stage of the 2026 World Cup, takes place at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, in Atlanta, in the United States, from 7pm (Brasília time).
The Atlas Lions have four points after a heroic 1-1 draw with Brazil and a 1-0 win over Scotland. Ismael Saibari, scorer of the lightning goal against the Scots, emerges as one of the main offensive weapons of the team led by Mohamed Ouahbi. A simple victory should be enough to secure the lead in the group, depending on the result of Brazil x Scotland.
On the other side, Haiti arrives with no mathematical chance of advancing. The Caribbean team lost its first two games and is just looking for a worthy farewell to the tournament. Despite the technical difference, the team coached by Sébastien Migné has several players with European experience, which can create difficulties in quick transitions.
Predicted lineups and absences
Morocco must maintain the base that worked in the first two matches. The 4-2-3-1 formation has Bono in goal; Hakimi, Diop, Riad and Mazraoui in defense; Bouaddi and El Aynaoui in the middle; with Díaz, Ounahi, El Khannouss and Saibari in the creative sector. Aguerd and Ezzalzouli remain out due to injury.
Haiti should play in 4-4-2 with Placide; Arcus, Adé, Delcroix and Experience; Deedson, Jean Jacques, Bellegarde and Providence; Isidor and Pierrot in attack. The team tries to close in to explore counterattacks.
What’s at stake and the history
In addition to leadership, Morocco aims to have one of the best campaigns among African teams in the group stage. The favoritism is great, but coach Ouahbi must pay attention to avoid surprises against an opponent motivated to give trouble in the farewell.
Where to watch live
The Morocco x Haiti game will be broadcast live on CazéTV and possibly on channels such as ESPN and Fox Sports, with details confirmed in the schedule.