Morocco vs Haiti: World Cup 2026 preview

Morocco and Haiti meet on 24 Jun 2026, kicking off at 18:00 EST and 22:00 GMT. Morocco can seal qualification even with a defeat here if Brazil beats Scotland in the other matchday 3 fixture. The North Africans have been solid, drawing 1-1 with Brazil and edging Scotland 1-0 thanks to an early goal from Ismael Saibari, who also scored against Brazil.

Mohamed Ouahbi, fast-tracked after winning the U-20 world title in 2025, has guided an experienced, synchronised starting eleven and reported no major injury concerns following a 2-1 warm-up win over Kosovo. Teenage U-20 players Othmane Maamma and Yassir Zabiri have been included and are expected to provide energy from the bench, while Achraf Hakimi remains the structural pillar on the right.

Haiti’s tournament ends after this match but the appearance is historic — their first World Cup since 1974 — and comes with a low FIFA ranking of 83, with only New Zealand lower.

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