World Cup 2026: Morocco target near qualification against Haiti in Group C

Group C brings together Brazil, Morocco, Scotland and Haiti. After two matchdays, Morocco have 4 points thanks to a win against Scotland (1-0) and a draw against Brazil (1-1). Haiti, for their part, remain without a point after two defeats, including a 0-3 loss to Brazil.

This meeting is crucial for the ambitions of both teams. Morocco, semi-finalists at the tournament in 2022, want to confirm their status as favourites alongside Brazil in this group. Haiti, the group outsiders, are playing for survival in this match, while Brazil and Scotland will continue to contest first place.

The sporting stakes are therefore clearly defined, and the technical level of the two squads, with distinct tactical approaches, points to a duel in which the game will hinge on Morocco’s defensive solidity against Haiti’s attacking speed.

The team line-ups set up a tactical contest under the guidance of their coaches, Mohamed Ouahbi for Morocco and Sebastien Migne for Haiti.

Focus on Morocco

Morocco operate in a classic 4-2-3-1 system with Yassine Bounou in goal. The defence is lined up with Achraf Hakimi, Redouane Halhal, Chadi Riad and Anass Salah-Eddine, selected to strengthen the back line. The double pivot is occupied by Sofyan Amrabat and Neil El Aynaoui, providing a balance between ball-winning and distribution.

In attack, Brahim Díaz takes on the playmaker role, while Ismael Saibari, Bilal El Khannouss and Ayoub El Kaabi complete the forward line. This setup allows Morocco to control play and create problems with wingers capable of beating players out wide and linking up in the attacking phase.

Mohamed Ouahbi is relying on this core to combine defensive solidity with attacking creativity, supported by an experienced squad used to major international occasions.

Focus on Haiti

Haiti set up in a classic 4-4-2 with Johny Placide in goal. Their defensive line is made up of Jean-Kévin Duverne, Ricardo Adé, Hannes Delcroix and Martin Expérience, aiming to provide stability and aggression.

In midfield, Josué Casimir, Danley Jean Jacques, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde and Ruben Providence form a unit tasked with driving play and supporting the forwards Wilson Isidor and Lenny Joseph.

Under Sebastien Migne, Haiti favour a strategy based on speed and attacking movement, hoping to make the most of counter-attacks to unsettle a Morocco defence with a reputation for solidity.