Morocco vs Haiti
Morocco's four-goal flair downs Haiti
A lively World Cup clash sees Morocco pull away after a spirited start from Haiti.
Morocco secured a 4-2 victory over Haiti in a match that saw an early own goal from Y. Bounou set the tone. Despite W. Isidor's first-half strike keeping Haiti in the hunt, Morocco's A. Hakimi, I. Saibari, S. Rahimi, and Gessime Yassine ensured a strong finish. The result matched Fipster's prediction of a home win, though the margin was more generous than expected.
Analysis
As the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage nears its conclusion, Morocco and Haiti face off in a match that promises a competitive edge. Morocco, boasting a strong squad with numerous players in Europe's top leagues, looks to maintain their unbeaten run, while Haiti aims to upset the odds despite a less illustrious roster.
Morocco enters this fixture with six prior World Cup appearances and an impressive best finish of fourth place in 2022. They qualified directly, topping their group with 24 points and a +20 goal difference. Haiti, with just one previous World Cup appearance dating back to 1974, also qualified directly but with fewer points and a modest goal difference. Morocco has already secured progression from the group, whereas Haiti faces an uphill battle.
Morocco's squad calibre is notably superior, featuring 15 players active in top-five European leagues, including stars like Achraf Hakimi of Paris Saint Germain and Noussair Mazraoui of Manchester United. In contrast, Haiti fields only four such players. Morocco's recent form is also stronger, averaging 2.6 points per game over the last year compared to Haiti's 1.375. This combination of quality and momentum suggests Morocco will control the midfield and create more scoring opportunities, though Haiti's resilience should keep the scoreline close.
Prediction
Expect Morocco to take an early lead and hold a 1-0 advantage at halftime. Haiti will respond in the second half, but Morocco's attacking prowess, led by midfielders like Ilias Saibari and Brahim Díaz, should secure a 2-1 victory. The match is likely to see three cards, reflecting typical group stage discipline. Confidence in this outcome stands at 75%.
Outcome probability
Key Insights
Morocco's Midfield Dominance
Morocco's midfielders Saibari and Brahim Díaz show superior scoring and assisting form, likely to control attacking play.
Defensive Solidity of Morocco
Morocco defenders like Hakimi exceed league averages in tackles, providing defensive stability against Haiti's attackers.
Morocco's Positive Scoring Streak
Morocco has scored in last 2 away games, showing good offensive momentum compared to Haiti's scoreless recent form.
No Key Injuries Reported
Both teams have no reported injuries, so full squads expected, maintaining tactical consistency.
Key Takeaways
Morocco's blend of experience, quality, and form makes them favourites to edge Haiti in this Group Stage encounter. While Haiti will fight hard, the calibre gap and Morocco's consistent performances point to a narrow but deserved home win.
- Morocco has 6 prior World Cup appearances with a best finish of fourth place in 2022.
- Haiti has 1 prior World Cup appearance, reaching the group stage in 1974.
- Morocco qualified directly, topping their group with 24 points and a +20 goal difference.
- Haiti also qualified directly, finishing first in their qualifying group with 11 points.
- Morocco's squad includes 15 players in top-five European leagues, including Achraf Hakimi and Noussair Mazraoui.
- Haiti's squad includes 4 players in top-five European leagues, such as J. Bellegarde and W. Isidor.
- Morocco's recent form yields 2.6 points per game, compared to Haiti's 1.375.
- Morocco has already secured progression from the group stage; Haiti needs a positive result to improve their standing.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Morocco
Away — Haiti
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
FIFA world ranking
Bounou (OG)
Hakimi
Isidor
Assist: Duverne
Saibari
Assist: Hakimi
Isidor
Providence
El Kaabi
Díaz
Saibari
Rahimi
Assist: Riad
Nazon
Yellow Card
Placide
Yellow Card
Jean-Jacques
Duverne
Joseph
El Aynaoui
Salah-Eddine
Yassine
Assist: Rahimi
Casimir
Yellow Card
Match Statistics
Morocco
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1Y. BounouG
- 2A. HakimiD
- 4S. AmrabatM
- 10Brahim DíazM
- 11I. SaibariM
- 18C. RiadD
- 20A. El KaabiF
- 23B. El KhannoussM
- 24N. El AynaouiM
- 25R. HalhalD
- 26A. Salah-EddineD
Substitutes
- 3N. MazraouiD
- 5M. SaâdaneD
- 6A. BouaddiM
- 7C. TalbiF
- 8A. OunahiM
- 9S. RahimiF
- 12M. MohamediG
- 13Z. El OuahdiD
- 14I. DiopD
- 15S. El MourabetM
- 16Gessime YassineF
- 17A. SbaïF
- 19Y. BelammariD
- 21A. AmaimouniF
- 22A. TagnaoutiG
Haiti
4-4-1-1Starting XI
- 1J. PlacideG
- 4Ricardo AdeD
- 5H. DelcroixD
- 8M. ExpérienceD
- 10J. BellegardeM
- 15R. ProvidenceM
- 16L. JosephF
- 17D. Jean-JacquesM
- 18W. IsidorF
- 21J. CasimirM
- 22J. DuverneD
Substitutes
- 2C. ArcusD
- 3K. ThermoncyD
- 6C. SaintéM
- 7D. EtienneF
- 9D. NazonF
- 11L. DeedsonF
- 12A. PierreG
- 13D. LacroixD
- 14G. MétusalaD
- 19Y. FortunéF
- 20F. PierrotF
- 23J. DuvergerG
- 24W. PaugainD
- 25D. SimonM
- 26W. PierreM
Morocco
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilal El Khannouss | M | 95 | 8.9 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5/7 |
| Achraf Hakimi(C) | D | 95 | 7.6 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 4/8 |
| Ismael Saibari | M | 70 | 7.3 | 1 | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1/3 |
| Sofyan Amrabat | M | 95 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Redouane Halhal | D | 95 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Chadi Riad | D | 95 | 6.7 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Neil El Aynaoui | M | 83 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Brahim Díaz | M | 70 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2/3 |
| Anass Salah-Eddine | D | 83 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Ayoub El Kaabi | F | 70 | 6.2 | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | 1/2 |
| Yassine Bounou | G | 95 | 5.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Youssef Belammari | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Munir El Kajoui | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ahmed Reda Tagnaouti | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Issa Diop | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Marwane Saadane | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Amine Sbai | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Zakaria El Ouahdi | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Chemsdine Talbi | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ayyoub Bouaddi | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ayoube Amaimouni Echghouyab | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Soufiane Rahimi | F | 25 | 8.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1/1 |
| Gessime Yassine | F | 25 | 7.3 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Azzedine Ounahi | M | 25 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Noussair Mazraoui | D | 12 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Samir El Mourabet | M | 12 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
Haiti
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Isidor | F | 67 | 7.7 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 0/1 |
| Johny Placide(C) | G | 95 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Danley Jean Jacques | M | 80 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jean-Kévin Duverne | D | 80 | 6.7 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1/3 |
| Ruben Providence | M | 67 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 3/5 |
| Ricardo Adé | D | 95 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Hannes Delcroix | D | 95 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jean-Ricner Bellegarde | M | 95 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Josué Casimir | M | 95 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/2 |
| Martin Expérience | D | 95 | 5.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lenny Joseph | F | 83 | 5.3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2/3 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Yassin Fortune | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Derrick Etienne | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Duke Lacroix | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Josué Duverger | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Alexandre Pierre | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Carl Fred Sainté | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wilguens Paugain | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Garven-Michee Metusala | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Woodensky Pierre | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Keeto Thermoncy | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Duckens Nazon | F | 28 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Dominique Simon | M | 15 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Louicius Don Deedson | F | 28 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/2 |
| Frantzdy Pierrot | F | 12 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Carlens Arcus | D | 15 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |