In-depth Analysis
Haiti officially became the first team to be eliminated from the 2026 World Cup after suffering a 0-3 defeat to Brazil in the second round of the group stage. The result leaves the Caribbean side with no chance of advancing, despite still having one match left to play.
In their final group-stage fixture, Haiti will face Morocco. However, even if they manage to secure a victory, Sebastien Migne's men will still be unable to move off the bottom of the table. The reason lies in the World Cup 2026 tiebreaking rules, where head-to-head results are considered immediately after points. At present, both Brazil and Morocco have collected four points, while Haiti remain without a point.
If Haiti defeat Morocco and Scotland lose to Brazil in the final round, Haiti and Scotland would both finish with three points. Even then, the Caribbean nation would remain below Scotland due to an inferior head-to-head record. As a result, Haiti's most realistic objective may simply be to score their first World Cup goal since 1974 and end the tournament on a positive note.
Meanwhile, the battle in Group C remains highly unpredictable. Brazil face a difficult challenge against Scotland in the final round. The South American giants need at least a draw to secure their place among the teams that qualify directly for the knockout stage.
For Morocco, the objective is clear: collect all three points against Haiti. A victory would not only give the North African side a chance to finish top of the group, but would also reinforce their status ahead of the knockout rounds. Finishing first could provide a more favorable path in the next stage of the competition.
Moreover, a convincing win over Haiti would serve as a significant confidence boost before Morocco enter the most demanding phase of the tournament. With strong form, a talented squad, and plenty of motivation, the African representatives are expected to achieve their goal and build momentum for the remainder of their World Cup 2026 campaign.