The Morocco World Cup 2026 team carries the pride of Africa in the tournament. The team has represented Morocco in men’s international football since 1957. Nicknamed The Atlas Lions, the club is governed by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation.
Led by captain Achraf Hakimi, the Morocco World Cup 2026 team is a mix of veteran and upcoming players. The team performed well in both the group stage and the round of 32, raising hopes of bringing the World Cup trophy to Africa. Stay tuned on SportPesa for more player updates, fixtures, results and points as the tournament continues.
Profile overview of the Morocco World Cup 2026
| Category | Details |
| Country | Morocco |
| Nickname | Atlas Lions |
| Confederation | CAF |
| FIFA World Cup Appearances | 7 (1970, 1986, 1994, 1998, 2018, 2022, 2026) |
| Consecutive Appearances | 3 (2018, 2022, 2026) |
| Best Finish | 4th Place (2022) |
| Last World Cup Finish | 4th Place (2022) |
| Overall World Cup Record | 23 Matches: 5 Wins, 11 Draws, 7 Losses |
| Head Coach | Mohamed Ouahbi |
| Captain | Achraf Hakimi |
| Top scorer | Ahmed Faras |
| Home stadium | Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium |
| Qualification | Winners of CAF Group E |
| 2026 Qualification Record | 8 Wins, 0 Draws, 0 Losses (24 points) |
Morocco’s road to the FIFA World Cup 2026
Morocco qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 after dominating Group E of the CAF qualifiers in 2025. The team made history at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat after beating Nigeria 5 -0. With their top scorer, Ayoub El Kaabi, the team was the first to book their spot at the 2026 World Cup, making their seventh appearance in the tournament.
Morocco World Cup 2026 group
The Morocco World Cup 2026 squad is in Group C alongside Brazil, Haiti and Scotland. This group is a complete replica of the 1998 World Cup, where all these teams were in the same group. They played around Robin too, and with all these similarities, the matches are like a rematch of what happened in 1998 in France.
Group C overview
| Category | World Cup Group C Overview |
| Group | Group C |
| Teams | Brazil, Morocco, Scotland,and Haiti |
| Group Winner | Brazil (7 points, +6 goal difference) |
| Runner-up | Morocco (7 points, +3 goal difference) |
| Third Place | Scotland (3 points) – qualified as one of the best third-placed teams |
| Fourth Place | Haiti (0 points) |
| Teams Advancing | Brazil, Morocco, Scotland (best third-place qualifier) |
| Top Scoring Team | Brazil – 7 goals |
| Best Defensive Team | Brazil – 1 goal conceded |
| Highest Scoring Match | Morocco 4–2 Haiti (6 goals) |
| Opening Matchday | Brazil 1–1 Morocco; Haiti 0–1 Scotland |
| Second Matchday | Scotland 0–1 Morocco; Brazil 3–0 Haiti |
| Final Matchday | Scotland 0–3 Brazil; Morocco 4–2 Haiti |
| Total Goals Scored | 16 goals in 6 matches (2.67 goals per match) |
Final Group C standings
The Morocco World Cup Group standings help compare the four teams’ performance throughout the season. It positions the four teams based on points accumulated, wins, draws and defeats. The table below presents the full standings of Group C.
| Position | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Status |
| 1 | Brazil | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | +6 | 7 | Qualified for Round of 32 |
| 2 | Morocco | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | +3 | 7 | Qualified for Round of 32 |
| 3 | Scotland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | −3 | 3 | Eliminated |
| 4 | Haiti | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 8 | −6 | 0 | Eliminated |
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Morocco’s group stage performance analysis
The Morocco football team performed well in the 2026 World Cup group stage, advancing to the round of 32. The Atlas Lions finished the group stage with 2 wins and 1 draw. They accumulated 7 points, finishing in second place with a goal difference of +3. Their great win is linked to their seamless transition from a 4-3-3 formation to a 4-1-4-1 hybrid shape.
Morocco World Cup 2026 fixtures
The Morocco World Cup 2026 fixtures provide fans with details of the upcoming matches. The information includes the opponent team, kick-off time, venue and match dates. The table below gives the upcoming match schedule for the Morocco team.
| Round | Date | Fixture | Venue | Result/Status |
| Round of 16 | 4 July 2026 | Canada vs Morocco | Houston Stadium | Scheduled |
Morocco World Cup 2026 results
The Morocco World Cup results give the team’s performance in the recent games. From the results, fans can track the matches won, drawn, and lost. Results also enable gamblers to predict how the team will perform in the coming matches.
Group stage results
The table below shows Morocco’s results in Group Stage matches at the World Cup.
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
| 13 June 2026 | Brazil | Draw | 1–1 |
| 19 June 2026 | Scotland | Win | 1–0 |
| 24 June 2026 | Haiti | Win | 4–2 |
Round of 32 results
The Atlas Lions have played and won the round of 32 on penalties against the Netherlands. The table below provides details of Morocco’s performance in the round of 32.
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
| 29 June 2026 | Netherlands (Round of 32) | Win (Penalties) | 1–1 (Morocco won 3–2 on penalties) |
Morocco World Cup 2026 squad
The Moroccan national team has a squad of 26 talented players, led by captain Achraf Hakimi. It also features legendary players who represented Morocco at the 2022 World Cup. Having done well in both the group stages and the round of 32, the team is predicted to reach the World Cup semi-finals. The table below represents the Atlas Lions’ players.
| Name | Age | Height | Weight | Jersey No. | Position | Club |
| Yassine Bounou | 35 | 1.92 m | 78 kg | 1 | Goalkeeper | Al Hilal |
| Munir El Kajoui | 37 | 1.90 m | 78 kg | 12 | Goalkeeper | RS Berkane |
| Ahmed Reda Tagnaouti | 30 | 1.94 m | 84 kg | 22 | Goalkeeper | AS FAR |
| Achraf Hakimi | 27 | 1.80 m | 73 kg | 2 | Right-back | Paris Saint-Germain |
| Noussair Mazraoui | 28 | 1.83 m | 73 kg | 3 | Full-back | Manchester United |
| Nayef Aguerd | 30 | 1.90 m | 76 kg | 5 | Centre-back | Marseille |
| Zakaria El Ouahdi | 24 | 1.71 m | 68 kg | 13 | Right-back | Genk |
| Issa Diop | 29 | 1.94 m | 92 kg | 14 | Centre-back | Fulham |
| Chadi Riad | 22 | 1.87 m | 80 kg | 18 | Centre-back | Crystal Palace |
| Youssef Belammari | 27 | 1.78 m | 72 kg | 19 | Left-back | Al Ahly |
| Redouane Halhal | 23 | 1.88 m | 79 kg | 20 | Centre-back | KV Mechelen |
| Anass Salah-Eddine | 24 | 1.79 m | 73 kg | 21 | Left-back | PSV Eindhoven |
| Sofyan Amrabat | 29 | 1.85 m | 80 kg | 4 | Defensive Midfielder | Real Betis |
| Azzedine Ounahi | 26 | 1.82 m | 62 kg | 8 | Central Midfielder | Girona |
| Ismael Saibari | 25 | 1.85 m | 77 kg | 10 | Attacking Midfielder | PSV Eindhoven |
| Bilal El Khannouss | 22 | 1.80 m | 70 kg | 11 | Attacking Midfielder | VfB Stuttgart |
| Neil El Aynaoui | 24 | 1.85 m | 76 kg | 15 | Central Midfielder | Roma |
| Samir El Mourabet | 20 | 1.83 m | 74 kg | 16 | Central Midfielder | Strasbourg |
| Gessime Yassine | 20 | 1.80 m | 72 kg | 17 | Midfielder | Strasbourg |
| Ayyoub Bouaddi | 18 | 1.86 m | 74 kg | 24 | Central Midfielder | Lille |
| Brahim Díaz | 26 | 1.70 m | 68 kg | 7 | Attacking Midfielder | Real Madrid |
| Soufiane Rahimi | 30 | 1.81 m | 72 kg | 9 | Forward | Al Ain |
| Abde Ezzalzouli | 24 | 1.77 m | 73 kg | 23 | Left Winger | Real Betis |
| Ayoub El Kaabi | 32 | 1.82 m | 75 kg | 25 | Striker | Olympiacos |
| Chemsdine Talbi | 21 | 1.75 m | 68 kg | 26 | Winger | Sunderland |
| Ayoube Amaimouni | 21 | 1.83 m | 74 kg | 27 | Forward | Eintracht Frankfurt |
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Coaching staff
The Morocco national team is under the leadership of head coach Mohamed Ouahbi, who has selected a 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup. Mohammed was appointed three months after the World Cup to replace Walid Regragui. The coaching panel includes Abdelhak El Fadil, Hicham El Idrissi, and Omar Harrak, each playing a different role. The table below presents the Morocco coaching staff.
| Name | Years of Experience | Age | Nationality | Role |
| Mohamed Ouahbi | 29 years | 49 | Moroccan / Belgian | Head Coach |
| João Sacramento | 14 years | 37 | Portuguese | First Assistant Coach |
| Youssouf Hadji | 8 years | 46 | Moroccan / French | Second Assistant Coach |
| Abdelhak El Fadil | 12 years | 37 | Moroccan / French | Performance & Match Analyst |
| Ismael Fernandez | 15 years | 43 | Spanish | Fitness Coach |
| Ayman Makroud | 10 years | 38 | Moroccan | Video Analyst |
| Abdelilah Moussaoui | 25+ years | 59 | Moroccan | Technical Director |
| Fathi Jamal | 40+ years | 67 | Moroccan | Technical Director |
Morocco team statistics
Morocco’s performance in the FIFA World Cup 2026 has been consistent, and it is expected to improve further. The Atlas Lions have won three games and drawn one match against Brazil in the group stages. The team has made 602 short passes, 44 long passes, and 17 cross passes, resulting in 5 open-play goals. The table below shows the Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 stats.
| Statistic | Value |
| Matches Played | 4 |
| Wins | 3 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Losses | 0 |
| Goals Scored | 7 |
| Goals Conceded | 4 |
| Goal Difference | +3 |
| Clean Sheets | 1 |
| Average Goals Scored per Match | 1.75 |
| Average Goals Conceded per Match | 1.00 |
| Points (Group Stage) | 7 |
| Group Stage Finish | 2nd (Group C) |
| Knockout Progress | Qualified for Round of 16 |
| Penalty Shootout Record | 1 Win (3–2 vs Netherlands) |
| Top Scorer | Ismael Saibari (2 goals) |
| Top Assist Provider | Achraf Hakimi (2 assists) |
| Average Possession | 58.8% |
| Pass Accuracy | 88.6% |
| Average Passes per Match | 548 |
| Average Shots per Match | 14.3 |
| Average Shots on Target per Match | 5.5 |
| Average Corners per Match | 5.3 |
| Average Fouls Committed per Match | 11.5 |
| Yellow Cards | 7 |
| Red Cards | 0 |
| Current FIFA World Cup Status | Round of 16 |
Morocco national team FIFA World Cup ranking.
Historically, the Moroccan national football team has been ranked 10th in the FIFA World Cup since 1998. In December 2022, the team also assumed the same position 10. In the 2026 World Cup ranking, the Morocco national team is ranked 6th worldwide. Since 1998, it has been the highest-ranked professional team from Africa. This ranking is based on Atlas’s results and success across the matches played. Under the leadership of head coach Mohamed Ouahbi and with high World Cup chances, the Moroccan team has the potential to improve its ranking this season.
Morocco World Cup 2026 news
The Atlas Lions have qualified for the round of 16 after defeating the Netherlands. Morocco won on penalties, 3-2. Stay tuned to SportPesa news for all the Morocco World Cup team news as they unfold.
FAQs about Morocco World Cup 2026
Where did Morocco play in the group stage?
The Moroccan national team played its group stage matches in major stadiums across the United States.
How is the Moroccan team performing in the World Cup?
The Moroccan football team is doing very well at the World Cup, and they recently defeated the Netherlands in the round of 32.
Who are the key players for Morocco in 2026?
The key players of the Atlas Lions in 2026 are Achraf Hakimi, the PSG defender; Brahim Diaz, the Real Madrid playmaker; Noussair Mazraoui, the Manchester United defender; Ismael Saibari; and the legendary goalkeeper Yassine Bounou.
What does Morocco’s knockout path look like?
Morocco’s knockout path seems smooth, as they have already qualified for the round of 16, where they will face Canada. Once they defeat Canada, they might face France or Sweden in the quarterfinals.
Conclusion
The Morocco national team carries the hope of Africa to lift the 2026 World Cup trophy for the first time. Having reached the round of 16, the Atlas Lions are set to face Canada and are expected to advance to the quarter-finals. Get all the Morocco live scores, squad updates, fixtures, match outcomes and both player and team stats on our SportPesa updates.
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