Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic appMorocco had to overcome a spirited performance from Haiti to win a compelling game 4-2 and secure their passage into the knockout round. The result meant the North African side finished runners-up in Group C behind Brazil and will now travel to Monterrey in Mexico for their round of 32 game on Monday June 29. According to The Athletic’s bracket forecast tool, their most likely opponents are the Netherlands.In a frenetic start to the game at a raucous Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Haiti stunned Morocco after 10 minutes. Right-back Jean-Kevin Duverne did brilliantly to beat his man and send in a low cross that Lenny Joseph tried to flick into the net, the ball going in off Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou for an own goal.With half-time approaching Morocco equalised when captain Achraf Hakimi bundled in from close range only for Haiti to reclaim the lead through a superb Wilson Isidor strike form the edge of the box.The lead lasted all of three minutes. Hakimi was involved again, racing down the right and playing the ball across the box. Brahim Diaz dummied and Ismael Saibari finished crisply, his third of the tournament.Morocco finally took the lead in the game with 12 minutes left, Sofiane Rahimi scoring via a deflection after Haiti failed to clear a corner. Then Morocco claimed a controversial fourth, as Gessime Yassine converted Rahimi’s pass, but Haiti were convinced the ball had gone out in the build up. After a lengthy VAR break the goal was given.The Athletic’s Amy Lawrence and Felipe Cardenas dissect the key talking points.What does this mean for Group C and who they face in the knockouts?As winners of group C, Brazil will face the runners up in group F in Houston on Monday, June 29, with Japan the most likely opponents according to The Athletic’s projection tool.Netherlands top that group at present with four points, the same as Japan, and play Tunisia, who have already been eliminated in the final group round on Thursday. Sweden must beat Japan to finish second.Morocco finished second in group C and will play the winners of group F (most likely Netherlands) in Monterrey on Monday, June 29.