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Morocco to face Haiti in 2026 World Cup group stage match
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SeneNews will provide live coverage of the 2026 World Cup group stage match between Morocco and Haiti. The game is scheduled for Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 10:00 PM Dakar time at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The article will feature a live score, team compositions, and real-time updates on goals, substitutions, and key moments. Morocco's starting lineup includes Yassine Bounou, Achraf Hakimi, Sofyan Amrabat, and Ayoub El Kaabi, coached by Mohamed Ouahbi. Haiti's starting eleven features Johny Placide, Ricardo Adé, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, and Wilson Isidor, under coach Sebastien Migne. Both teams will play with 4-2-3-1 and 4-4-2 formations, respectively.
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