Morocco and Haiti draw 2-2 in thrilling first half

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Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Morocco and Haiti draw 2-2 in thrilling first half
Summary

Morocco and Haiti are tied 2-2 after an exciting opening half in their World Cup match in Atlanta. Haiti took the lead twice, first through Lenny Joseph's backheel goal, later awarded as an own goal, and then on a powerful strike from Wilson Isidor. Morocco equalized both times with goals from Achraf Hakimi and Ismael Saibari. The second equalizer by Saibari makes him the first African player to score in all three group games of this tournament.

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  • Haiti leads with a backheel goal, later deemed an own goal.
  • Morocco responds with goals from Achraf Hakimi and Ismael Saibari.
  • Wilson Isidor scores for Haiti with a remarkable strike.
  • Ismael Saibari is the first African player with three World Cup goals.
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What have we just witnessed?!World Cup minnows Haiti twice took the lead, and Morocco twice equalised in what has been a truly enthralling first half in Atlanta. The opening goal came from a lovely te...

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