Why did Morocco miss Group C top spot despite beating Haiti?

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Morocco missed top spot in Group C despite beating Haiti because Brazil won on goal difference
Morocco beat Haiti 4-2, but they finished behind Brazil in Group C on goal difference. Even with the six-goal thriller in Atlanta, Brazil’s result in their other group match against Scotland meant Morocco could not secure first place.
Brazil’s win over Scotland decided the group standings
Morocco needed a strong result to finish top, since Brazil were winning their match against Scotland in Miami. With Brazil winning, Morocco had to outperform simply to reach the top spot.
Morocco were edged by goal difference after the 4-2 scoreline
The match ended with Morocco scoring four times against Haiti, after conceding twice and then responding before half-time. However, Morocco still “missed out on top spot in the group to Brazil on goal difference,” indicating Brazil’s goal margins across the group matches were better.
Morocco’s route to first place required more than winning
Morocco’s position in Group C meant that a win alone was not enough once Brazil were already winning. The group outcome hinged on the comparison of goals, so Morocco’s 4-2 victory did not produce a sufficient goal difference to overtake Brazil.

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