Morocco vs Haiti: One Win From the Knockout Round

Predictions

Morocco are huge favorites, and almost everyone expects the semifinalists from the last World Cup to win this with room to spare.

Haiti are already out, so this is about pride and chasing that first goal for them.

• Our prediction: Morocco win 3-0, with the goals coming once they settle.
• OneFootball: a comfortable Morocco win, over 3 goals in the game, and Ayoub El Kaabi to score.
• Yahoo Sports: a 3-0 Morocco win, over 2.5 goals, and Brahim Diaz to score.
• The Sports Rush: a Morocco win, over 3 goals, and Ayoub El Kaabi to score.

One win and Morocco are through

This wraps up Group C, and the job in front of Morocco is about as friendly as it gets.

They sit on 4 points without losing a game, and one more win locks up a place in the knockout round for them.

Win by a few goals and they could even jump to the top of the group ahead of Brazil.

They started by drawing 1-1 with Brazil, which was a brave result against 5-time world champions.

Then they beat Scotland 1-0 to put themselves in full control of the group.

Across those 2 games they have let in just 1 goal, so this is a team that defends really well.

Now they get a Haiti side with nothing left to qualify for, and the path could not be clearer.

Why are Morocco such big favorites?

Morocco are 12th in the FIFA rankings, and they are riding high after a brilliant run last time out.

At the 2022 World Cup they finished 4th, the best ever result by an African or Arab team.

So far this tournament they have looked calm, tough to break down, and full of dangerous attackers.

Their main threat is striker Ayoub El Kaabi, who has scored around 35 goals for his country.

Beside him their attacker Brahim Diaz adds the kind of clever passing that pulls defenses apart.

The bookmakers see a big gap too, with Morocco priced at about -450, which is roughly an 82% chance to win.

Haiti sit way out at about +1500, so on paper this is one of the biggest mismatches of the round.

Can Haiti finally score their first goal?

Haiti are 84th in the FIFA rankings, and their tournament is already over.

They cannot reach the top 2 of the group, so they are out no matter what happens here.

It has been a hard run, with a 0-1 loss to Scotland to open up.

Then came a 0-3 loss to Brazil, which ended their hopes for good.

Across both games they have not scored once, so a first goal would mean the world to these players and their fans.

Their best shot at it is striker Frantzdy Pierrot, who is still hunting that opening strike of the tournament.

One goal would turn a game with nothing left to win into a night they remember for years.

Our call: Morocco 3-0

We are going with Morocco 3-0.

Morocco have far better players, a settled team, and a clear reason to push for goals.

We think their attackers find the net more than once over 90 minutes.

Still, watch for Haiti to throw bodies forward in search of that goal.

A team playing only for pride can surprise you in short bursts.

So we expect a clear Morocco win, but do not be shocked if Haiti carve out a chance or two of their own.

How could Group C finish?

Brazil and Morocco lead on 4 points each, Scotland have 3, and Haiti have 0.

The 2 best teams in the group march on to the knockout stage, and a handful of the strongest third-place sides across the tournament tag along too.

For Morocco a win nails down a knockout spot, and a big one could put them at the top of the group.

Haiti's fate is already settled, so this is purely about pride and trying to score their first goal.

Both final Group C games kick off at the exact same moment, this one and Scotland vs Brazil.

So the race for the top spot can swing right up to the final whistle.

Where and what time is kickoff?

The game is on Wednesday June 24, 2026, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Kickoff is 18:00 (6:00 PM) Eastern time.

You can also find every detail on the match page.

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