Morocco face Haiti with knockout place within reach

Morocco go into their Group C finale against Haiti knowing a draw is enough to guarantee a top-two finish. Haiti have already been eliminated, but they can still chase a first goal at this World Cup and a first-ever World Cup point.

The main question for Morocco is whether their attacking volume can turn into clearer chances. Through two matches they have produced 26 shots but only five on target, with both of their goals scored by Ismael Saibari. Achraf Hakimi’s right-sided threat and Brahim Díaz’s creativity remain central to how they may try to improve that return.

Mohamed Ouahbi has made changes for the finale, with Noussair Mazraoui, Issa Diop and Ayyoub Bouaddi starting on the bench, while Sofyan Amrabat gets his first start of the tournament. For Haiti, Sébastien Migné has selected Lenny Joseph alongside Frantzdy Pierrot up front, with Duckens Nazon among the substitutes as he continues his return from a hamstring issue.

The wider Group C picture still matters. Morocco trail Brazil on goal difference, so topping the group would require a win over Haiti and help from Scotland against Brazil. The group winner is set to meet the Group F runner-up in Houston on 29 June, while the runner-up heads to Monterrey to face the Group F winner.