Morocco's national football team, the Atlas Lions, is set to travel to North America for the FIFA World Cup this summer, carrying both historical expectations and a strong desire to build a new legacy.
The team secured their spot in the tournament by leading CAF Qualifying Group E with an impeccable record of eight wins, no draws, and no losses.
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This flawless campaign earned them 24 points, placing them ahead of Niger, Tanzania, Zambia, and Congo.
Morocco still rides the momentum from Qatar 2022, where they became the first African nation to reach a World Cup semifinal.
During that tournament, they eliminated Spain and Portugal in the knockout stages before falling to France in a tight match.
That milestone transformed the Atlas Lions from dark horses into genuine contenders, significantly increasing the pressure on the squad.
Morocco further established its continental dominance by winning the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title at home, with Brahim Díaz finishing as top scorer.
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New Leadership After Regragui's Resignation
A major change occurred within the team structure when Walid Regragui resigned from his position on March 5, 2026.
Following his departure, Mohamed Ouahbi assumed the senior coaching role after previously guiding the Moroccan Under-20 team to a World Cup victory.
Although this appointment marks his first role in senior management, his successful background in youth development has built significant confidence within the squad.
Morocco has been placed into Group C for the upcoming tournament, alongside five-time world champions Brazil, Scotland, and Haiti.
The official match schedule features late evening kick-off times for all three group stage fixtures, which are scheduled across different American stadiums.
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- Saturday, 13th June — Brazil vs Morocco — MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
- Friday, 19th June — Scotland vs Morocco — Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts
- Wednesday, 24th June — Morocco vs Haiti — Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia
All scheduled tournament games for the Moroccan national team will start at 11pm BST.
