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Haiti scores first World Cup goal in 52 years against Morocco

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 10:35 PM

Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Haiti scores first World Cup goal in 52 years against Morocco

Summary

Haiti scored its first World Cup goal in 52 years with a backheel finish by Lenny Joseph in the 10th minute against Morocco. The goal came after Haiti's first two matches in the tournament, where they failed to find the back of the net. Despite the celebratory moment for fans, Haiti's elimination from the tournament was confirmed after their second group match against Brazil. The match is still ongoing, with fans expressing their joy over the historic goal.

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By the Numbers

•Lenny Joseph scored Haiti's first World Cup goal since 1974.
•The goal came in the 10th minute against Morocco.
•Haiti was already eliminated from advancing in the tournament.
•The match against Morocco is currently ongoing.
•Fans celebrated the milestone despite the team's elimination.

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10:35 PMYahoo Sports — 📸 First goal since 1974: World Cup side goes wild

What they're saying

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The fans can’t contain themselves anymore! And why should they? Their team has just scored its first World Cup goal in an incredible 52 years. Lenny Joseph struck for underdog Haiti, after the firs...
— Yahoo Sports

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