Haiti join Morocco in Group C as Hakimi hits peak form

Group C set: Haiti completes the picture

Haiti have qualified for the 2026 World Cup and will join Morocco in Group C. The Atlas Lions now know all three opponents: Haiti, Brazil, and Scotland. Haiti's qualification is historic – their first ever World Cup appearance (1). The draw means Morocco face a mix of a global giant in Brazil, a physical European side in Scotland, and a Caribbean debutant full of emotion.

Hakimi arrives at his peak

Achraf Hakimi heads into this World Cup at the best moment of his career. Marca profiles the Morocco captain as the leader of the Atlas Lions, hitting top form just as the tournament begins (2). His runs down the right flank and his presence in the dressing room will be central to everything Morocco do. This is his team, and he looks ready.

Fan reactions

Morocco fans are weighing up a Group C that looks open behind Brazil. On Reddit, the group preview thread has supporters seeing the Atlas Lions as clear favorites for second place, though Scotland's physical approach and Haiti's unknown quantity are both getting respect. The consensus: if Hakimi and the defense hold firm, the quarterfinal target is realistic. Read the full group preview