Morocco

Overview

Morocco head to the 2026 World Cup determined to prove that their historic semifinal run at the 2022 tournament was no fairy tale but the beginning of a new era for African football. The Atlas Lions became the first African and first Arab nation to reach the World Cup semifinals in Qatar, defeating Belgium, Spain, and Portugal along the way with a defensive masterclass that captivated the world. Under Walid Regragui, who has transformed the team's mentality and tactical identity, Morocco play a disciplined, organized style that makes them incredibly difficult to break down, while possessing enough quality in transition to hurt any opponent. Achraf Hakimi remains one of the best full-backs in world football at Paris Saint-Germain, combining blistering pace with technical quality and an attacking instinct that few defenders can match. His iconic panenka penalty against Spain in 2022 has become one of the most memorable World Cup moments of the modern era. Hakim Ziyech's creativity adds a different dimension, while Youssef En-Nesyri provides a physical presence and goal threat up front. Sofyan Amrabat has proven himself as a tireless midfield enforcer, capable of dominating the center of the pitch against elite opposition. The Moroccan squad benefits from a dual pipeline of talent, drawing from both the domestic league and the large Moroccan diaspora in Europe, particularly France, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Spain. This gives them remarkable depth and tactical versatility. Morocco's fanbase is one of the most passionate in world football, and their traveling support will once again create an electric atmosphere.

Key Players

World Cup History

Morocco's greatest World Cup achievement was reaching the semifinals in 2022 in Qatar, where they lost to France. They became the first African and first Arab nation to reach the last four. Previously, their best result was reaching the round of 16 in 1986. Morocco have qualified for the World Cup six times in total. In 1986, they became the first African nation to top a World Cup group.

Group C Opponents

Brazil

FIFA #8 · CONMEBOL

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Scotland

FIFA #32 · UEFA

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Haiti

FIFA #89 · CONCACAF

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