Morocco confirmed that it has the character and quality to go far in the World Cup, defeating the highly competitive Haiti 4-2 in the final match of Group C. 

The “Lions of the Atlas” finished in second place with 7 points—tied with Brazil—and secured their spot in the Round of 32, having completed a three-match cycle that showed they have all the makings of one of the most dangerous teams in the knockout stage.

The starting lineups:

Morocco (Mohamed Wahbi): Bonou, Hakimi, Halal, Riad, Salah-Eddin (83′ Mazraoui), Amrabat, Saibari (70′ Rahimi), El Kanoos, El Anaoui (83′ El Mourabet), Brahim Diaz (70′ Ounai), El Kaabi (70′ Yassin).

Haiti (Sébastien Minier): Plassid, Ante, Delcroix, Experiens (67′ Nazon), Duvern (80′ Arques), Belegard, Jean-Jacques (80′ Simon), Providen, Kasimir, Isidor (67′ Dindson), Joseph (83′ Pierrot).

*photo source: AP