Haiti Coach: Morocco Has a Strong Bench and Can Go Far in the World Cup

The Frenchman Sébastien Migné, coach of the Haiti national team, praised the great capabilities of the Moroccan national team following his team's 4-2 loss to the "Atlas Lions" in the third and final round of the group stage of the 2026 World Cup.

During the press conference following the match, Meunier emphasized that the Moroccan national team possesses a well-rounded group of players that allows it to maintain its competitive level even when changes are made to the starting lineup.

The French coach said, "We were aware beforehand that Morocco might resort to rotating its players and making some changes, given that they are one of the teams expected to go far in this tournament, so it wasn't a surprise for us."

He added that the strength of the Moroccan national team is not limited to its key players only, but extends to all the players on its roster, explaining: "When you look at Morocco's list, you realize that the coach does not face any problem in replacing any player, because the substitutes have a similar level and quality. This reflects the strength of the group that the Moroccan team possesses, and I believe they are capable of having a long run in the tournament."

In another part of the conference, Meunier found himself facing a sharp question from a Haitian journalist, who considered that exiting the World Cup without earning any points was an insult to the Haitian people.

The French coach calmly responded to the criticism, saying: "I believe the image we presented on the international level was positive. After the match, the Moroccan coach told me he was surprised by the level we displayed, so I prefer to keep the opinions of professionals in football."

The Haitian national team concluded its participation in the 2026 World Cup without any points, after suffering three consecutive defeats: a 1-0 loss to Scotland, a 3-0 defeat against Brazil, and finally a 4-2 loss to Morocco in the final match of Group C.