Haiti loses to Morocco in World up finale, but fans say it’s not the end

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 24: Jean-Kevin Duverne #22 of Haiti wins a header during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C match between Morocco and Haiti at Atlanta Stadium on June 24, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

By Jacqueline Charles

The first goal came just 10 minutes into the match.

Lenny Joseph, wearing No. 16, scored Haiti’s first-ever goal in this year’s World Cup, bringing the crowd inside Atlanta Stadium to its feet. Moments later, with fans still celebrating the breakthrough, goalkeeper Johny Placide made the first of several saves.

Placide, who has announced this will be his final international tournament, seemed determined to end his career on a high note. Morocco finally scored in the 38th minute when Achraf Hakimi brought the equalizer before the sold-out crowd of 68,239.

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