Morocco target group win as Haiti chase historic first point

Morocco head to Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta in fine fettle, level on points with Brazil at the top of Group C and separated only by goal difference. A 1-1 draw with Brazil and a 1-0 win over Scotland have left the Atlas Lions unbeaten and firmly in control of their destiny.

Morocco in command

The 2022 semi-finalists arrive with three wins and two draws from their last five matches and no defeats. Ismael Saibari has been their match-winner, scoring in both fixtures, including the fastest goal of the tournament. Morocco can even qualify with a defeat if Brazil beat Scotland, but they will be chasing the win, and goals, to top the group.

Haiti's farewell

Haiti, eliminated after defeats to Scotland and Brazil, will play for pride on their first World Cup appearance since 1974. Frantzdy Pierrot and Wilson Isidor have shown flashes of threat, and a first-ever World Cup point would be a fitting reward for a memorable, if brief, return to the global stage.

Prediction

Morocco have the quality and motivation to control this comfortably. Expect them to chase goals to secure top spot: Morocco 2-0 Haiti, with the Caribbean side bowing out with their heads held high.