Hakimi leads African victory, but resilient Haiti steal the show in Atlanta
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Morocco secured their place in the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup with a 4-2 victory over Haiti in Atlanta. The full-back duo, led by Achraf Hakimi, were decisive for the African triumph, while Haiti, despite being eliminated, maintained their best attacking performance in the tournament. The Moroccan side finished second in Group C, behind Brazil on goal difference.
Hakimi marshalled the right flank with a composed performance, scoring a goal and providing two assists, figures that underscore his importance in Walid Regragui’s tactical setup. The Haitians, despite their exit, left Atlanta with pride after an attacking display that drew praise, with midfielder Soni Mustivar scoring twice in the match. While short-lived, Haiti’s performance served as a warning to football’s global powerhouses, showing that even teams with limited budgets can threaten the favourites when they play with intensity and organisation.
'The Haiti team played with courage and showed potential,' said Morocco’s coach after the game. ' The Moroccan victory sets the scene for the 2026 World Cup last 16, while Haiti’s campaign humanises the competitive narrative, proving that results do not erase memorable performances. For Morocco, the win is another step forward in their journey to consolidate themselves as Africa’s leading nation, following their historic 2022 World Cup campaign.
The elimination of teams such as Switzerland and Uruguay from the same group reinforces the argument that global football is becoming increasingly competitive and that favourites can no longer rely on automatic results. What’s next: Morocco now face an as-yet-undecided knockout opponent, while Haiti bow out with their heads held high. The next phase promises even more closely contested matches, with Morocco aiming to replicate their 2022 success.
Haiti’s campaign, despite the elimination, has already entered the history books as an example of determination at the World Cup. The Moroccan victory sets the scene for the 2026 World Cup last 16 and reinforces Morocco as an emerging force in global football, while Haiti’s campaign exposes the growing competitiveness of the international stage and the volatility of results at the World Cup. Hakimi’s performance cements his status among the world’s best full-backs, and Haiti’s campaign serves as inspiration for teams considered 'small' in global football. Read at Trivela
The Moroccan victory sets the scene for the 2026 World Cup last 16 and reinforces Morocco as an emerging force in global football, while Haiti’s campaign exposes the growing competitiveness of the international stage and the volatility of results at the World Cup. The elimination of traditional nations such as Switzerland and Uruguay from the same group reinforces the argument that the 2026 World Cup will be unpredictable. Hakimi’s performance cements his status among the world’s best full-backs, and Haiti’s campaign serves as inspiration for teams considered 'small' in global football, proving that organisation and intensity can challenge even the powerhouses.
Trivelatrivela.com.brBy Matheus Rocha25 Jun, 0:05pt
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