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Haiti Scores First World Cup Goal in 52 Years Against Morocco
Haiti scored its first FIFA World Cup goal in 52 years when Lenny Joseph netted a 10th-minute header against Morocco in the 2026 group stage. The historic strike gave Haiti an early lead and earned the nation its first point of the tournament after goalless defeats in their opening two matches.




Quick Facts
Who
Haiti national football team
What
Haiti scored its first World Cup goal since 1974
When
2026 FIFA World Cup
Where
2026 FIFA World Cup in USA
- Haiti scored its first World Cup goal since 1974
- Lenny Joseph scored with a header in the 10th minute
- Jean-Kévin Duverne provided the assist
- Morocco equalized and took a 2-2 lead by halftime
- Brazil defeated Scotland 1-0 with a goal from Vinícius Júnior
Haiti marked a historic milestone at the 2026 FIFA World Cup by scoring its first goal in 52 years, with Lenny Joseph netting an early header in the 10th minute against Morocco. Joseph received an assist from Jean-Kévin Duverne on the right flank, striking from the center of the box to give Haiti a 1-0 lead. The goal was particularly significant for the underdog nation, which had gone goalless in its first two matches against Scotland and Brazil in Group C.
The match remained competitive throughout, with Morocco equalizing and eventually taking the lead. By halftime, the score had reached 2-2, with Moroccan striker Saibari scoring the second goal for the North Africans. The result provided Haiti with its first World Cup point in this tournament and demonstrated the team's resilience on the world stage.
Haiti's previous World Cup appearance dates back to 1974 in West Germany, making this 2026 tournament only their second participation in the competition. The goal sparked jubilation among Haitian fans and supporters, celebrating a moment that had eluded the nation's football team for over five decades. Meanwhile, in other Group C matches, Brazil defeated Scotland 1-0 early in their match, with Vinícius Júnior scoring in the sixth minute following a defensive error by the Scottish side.
Why This Matters
Haiti's first World Cup goal in 52 years represents a transformative moment for Caribbean football and the nation's sporting pride. For a developing nation competing on soccer's grandest stage, this breakthrough goal demonstrates that underdog teams can achieve meaningful milestones against traditional powerhouses. The result also provides Haiti with crucial tournament momentum and potential pathway advancement in Group C, offering economic and cultural benefits through continued competition and global visibility.
Timeline & Sources
Jan 1, 1974
WireHaiti's previous World Cup appearance in West Germany
Jun 24, 2026
WireHaiti vs Morocco match begins in Atlanta
Jun 24, 2026
WireBrazil vs Scotland match begins in Miami
Jun 24, 2026
WireVinícius Júnior scores for Brazil following Scottish defensive error (6th minute)
Jun 24, 2026
WireLenny Joseph scores for Haiti with a header from Jean-Kévin Duverne's assist (10th minute)
Jun 24, 2026
WireMatch footage of Joseph's goal released
Entities
Sources
- World Cup 2026 live updates: Brazil vs. Scotland, and Haiti vs. Morocco continue last round of group stage gamesNBC NewsMediaJun 24, 2026
- Lenny Joseph scores Haiti’s first goal of 2026 FIFA World Cup™ vs Morocco | 2026 FIFA World CupFOX SportsMediaJun 24, 2026
- 📸 Erstes Tor seit 1974: WM-Team geht komplett steilOneFootballMediaJun 25, 2026