Morocco got their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign off to a flying start, beat Haiti 4-2 in a well-deserved performance at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia. The three-point haul launches them to the top of their group in a competition that has already proven unpredictable and compelling in equal measure. The 2026 edition — the first to feature 48 teams — is co-hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico, with 104 matches scheduled from 11 June to the final on 19 July. Morocco could not have asked for a better start to their journey.
This 6-goal contest featured some fine finishing, though scorer details are yet to be confirmed by official sources.
Morocco edged the territorial battle, finishing with 69.1% possession against their opponent's 30.9%. The shot count read 22 to 9 — Morocco showed greater menace in the final third but the numbers only tell part of the story.
Morocco top their group with a maximum haul of three points from the opening fixture. For Haiti, the recovery work begins immediately — there is plenty of football still to play in a format that gives every team a genuine chance to qualify. The 68,239 crowd inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia played their part throughout.
With 48 teams making this the largest World Cup in history, the group stage alone delivers an extraordinary volume of high-stakes international football. The United States, Canada and Mexico have already produced unforgettable atmospheres — and there is plenty more to come.