Morocco arrive in Atlanta with the authority of the team that shattered the ceiling for African football at Qatar 2022 by reaching the semi-finals. Their identity is built on a very compact unit, intense pressing and lightning-fast transitions. Haiti, back at a World Cup after their 1974 appearance, bring a more direct style of play: high tempo, runs into space and huge physical energy in every duel. Technique and organisation versus flair and raw power. In a group stage where every point matters, the Morocco–Haiti showdown will be played on the edge from the very first minute, and the atmosphere at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium turns every ball recovery and every attack into a moment that feels like a major final.
The Atlas Lions arrive with recent prestige: in 2022 they knocked out Spain and Portugal on their way to a historic semi-final and have cemented themselves as one of Africa’s powerhouses. Achraf Hakimi rules the flank, Sofyan Amrabat brings balance in midfield and Youssef En-Nesyri punishes any cross that drops in the box. Haiti, Concacaf champions in 1973 and remembered for their goal against Italy at the 1974 World Cup, now lean on the killer instinct of Duckens Nazon and a new generation of internationals spread across European clubs. Seeing them face to face means witnessing a clash between a recent semi-finalist and a team returning to the elite with a real hunger to spring a surprise.
The stadium can host around 70,000 spectators in football mode, with bowl-style stands that hug the pitch and a 360º circular video board that wraps around the roof. Using recent World Cup group stages as a benchmark, seats in the upper tier and corners usually range around €80–140; lower-end behind-the-goal sections between €120–220; and the lower side stands, comparable to the best seats at the Bernabéu, at roughly €180–320. Central premium seats and hospitality options can start from around €350 and go up from there. These guide prices can vary depending on demand, the opponent and the exact location, but they’re a great starting point to decide how you want to experience this Morocco–Haiti match.