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2026 World Cup Key NewsCentral News AgencyATLANTA, June 24 (CNA) -- Morocco staged a thrilling World Cup group stage match in Atlanta today, overcoming deficits twice to ultimately defeat Haiti 4-2. With 7 points, the same as Brazil, Morocco finished second in Group C due to goal difference and advanced to the Round of 16.According to Agence France-Presse, Morocco's goalkeeper Bono (Yassine Bounou) scored an own goal in the 10th minute, and coupled with a spectacular long-range shot from Wilson Isidor, Haiti took the lead twice.Morocco equalized in the first half with goals from Achraf Hakimi and Ismael Saibari. Saibari has now scored in three consecutive World Cup matches.In the second half, 30-year-old Moroccan forward Soufiane Rahimi fired into the corner of the net, and Gessime Yassine added another goal to seal the victory for Morocco.However, with Brazil's 3-0 victory over Scotland, Morocco ultimately finished second in the group due to a worse goal difference. They will travel to Monterrey, Mexico, and are expected to face the Netherlands or Japan on the 29th.Despite losing all three matches and earning no points, Haiti's performance, marking their return to the World Cup for the first time since 1974, still brought pride to the nation long plagued by poverty. (Translator: Hsu, Ruei-Cheng) 1150625Stand with truth, your every donation is a force to protect press freedom.Download the CNA "First-Hand News" APP for real-time updates.No part of this website's text, images, or videos may be reproduced, broadcast, transmitted, or used without authorization.