Shell Energy Stadium, Houston, Texas
Kickoff: 4:00 PM CT / 5:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM PT
Group Stage Match
VENUE: SHELL ENERGY STADIUM
Location: 2200 Texas Ave, Houston, TX
Capacity: ~22,000 (World Cup configuration)
Surface: Natural grass
Roof: Open‑air
Pitch Profile: Tight, fast surface that favors high‑pressing and quick transitions
This is one of the smaller, more intimate World Cup venues, creating a loud, compact environment. Morocco’s large traveling fanbase is expected to dominate the stands.
INJURY REPORT
Morocco
Achraf Hakimi — ACTIVE
Sofyan Amrabat — ACTIVE
Hakim Ziyech — ACTIVE
Noussair Mazraoui — OUT (hamstring)
Youssef En‑Nesyri — ACTIVE
Azzedine Ounahi — ACTIVE
Haiti
Duckens Nazon — ACTIVE
Derrick Étienne Jr. — ACTIVE
Frantzdy Pierrot — ACTIVE
Ricardo Adé — OUT (knee)
Carlens Arcus — ACTIVE
Fafa Picault — ACTIVE
KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS
Achraf Hakimi (MAR) vs Derrick Étienne Jr. (HAI)
Hakimi’s overlapping runs and elite pace will test Haiti’s left side. Étienne’s counterattacking threat could force Hakimi to defend deeper than usual.
Edge: Morocco
Hakim Ziyech (MAR) vs Haiti’s Back Line
Ziyech’s left‑footed creativity, set‑piece delivery, and long‑range shooting pose major problems for a Haitian defense missing its best organizer (Adé).
Edge: Morocco (significant)
Frantzdy Pierrot (HAI) vs Romain Saïss (MAR)
Pierrot’s physicality and aerial presence are Haiti’s best scoring path. Saïss must control the box and avoid giving up dangerous fouls.
Edge: Even
TEAM RECORDS & RECENT FORM
Morocco
Record (Last 5): W‑D‑W‑L‑W
Goals: 7 scored, 3 conceded
Trend: Strong defensive structure; efficient in transition
Strength: Elite fullbacks, midfield control, set‑piece quality
Weakness: Finishing inconsistency
Haiti
Record (Last 5): L‑W‑D‑L‑L
Goals: 4 scored, 9 conceded
Trend: Struggling defensively; dangerous on counters
Strength: Speed, physicality, direct play
Weakness: Defensive organization, depth, discipline
SERIES HISTORY
All‑Time Meetings: First‑ever competitive match
World Cup History:
Morocco: 3rd consecutive World Cup
Haiti: 2nd World Cup appearance (first since 1974)
BETTING TRENDS
Morocco
Under has hit in 8 of last 10 competitive matches
Clean sheets in 6 of last 9
Scored first in 7 of last 10
4–1–1 vs CONCACAF opponents since 2018
Haiti
Over has hit in 5 of last 7
Conceded 2+ goals in 6 of last 8
0–4–1 vs African opponents since 2015
Winless in last 5 matches away from home soil
Neutral Trends
Houston heat historically reduces tempo → favors defensive teams
Morocco thrives in low‑scoring, controlled matches
MATCH ODDS
Morocco – 525
Haiti + 1600
Draw + 600
Over 2.5 – 180 Under 2.5 + 145
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, June 23, 2026
