Haiti scores twice but loses 4-2 to Morocco at World Cup 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 2:01 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Haiti battled Morocco on June 24, 2026, but was eliminated from the World Cup after a 4-2 loss in Atlanta. The team, ranked 87th, scored its first goals of the tournament, delighting fans despite finishing without a point. Haitian players sought to uplift their nation amid ongoing strife and violence back home. Goalkeeper Johny Placide made numerous saves before conceding four goals, marking an emotional end to a challenging campaign for Haiti.
- •Haiti exits World Cup with zero points after three matches.
- •Lenny Joseph and Wilson Isidor scored Haiti's goals.
- •Haiti's last World Cup appearance was over 50 years ago.
- •The match took place at Atlanta Stadium on June 24, 2026.
- •Haiti's team faced significant challenges due to violence and instability.
- 2:01 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup 2026: For Haiti, a loss on the pitch, a win for a hurting nation
"Haiti left the World Cup without a point, but with moments “forever etched” in the hearts of its players and fans.
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