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The Morocco World Cup 2026 team has its first match scheduled for June 14th 2026. The Atlas Lions will be playing in group C alongside Brazil, Haiti and Scotland. In this year’s World Cup, the team carries Africa’s hope of bringing the Cup home.
Get all the Morocco World Cup 2026 real-time match schedules and updates on SportPesa. The news includes match schedules, fixtures, squads, results, tables and standings. Led by Achraf Hakimi, the team’s captain and coach, Mohamed Ouahbi, Morocco has a talented squad capable of competing and winning the World Cup. Stay tuned to get the team’s updates as they unfold.
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Morocco at the FIFA World Cup 2026 overview
| 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) |
Brief history of the Morocco team
The Morocco national team, nicknamed Atlas Lions, was founded in 1928. The team joined FIFA in 1960 after the formation of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) in 1956. They have participated in the World Cup seven times, with their first appearance in 1970 in Mexico. The appearances are 1970, 1986, 1998, 2018, 2022, and now 2026. During the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the team made history by reaching the semi-finals and finishing fourth. This made it the first African team to reach the World Cup semi-finals.
Morocco World Cup 2026 Group draw explained.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has 48 teams divided into 12 groups, numbered by the alphabet. The Morocco World Cup 2026 squad will be playing in Group C. The teams in group C are Brazil, Scotland, and Haiti. This replicates what happened in 1998, when Brazil, Haiti, Scotland, and Morocco were in the same group. They played in around Robin too, with all these similarities, the Morocco World Cup 2026 group matches will be like a rematch of what happened in 1998 in France.
Morocco World Cup 2026 fixtures and match schedule
The Morocco World Cup 2026 fixtures list the team’s matches, kick-off times, and match dates. The Morocco vs Brazil World Cup 2026 is the first match to be hosted at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in the United States on June 13th 2026. The table below gives the match fixtures and schedule of the Morocco national team in the FIFA World Cup group stages.
| Date | Fixture | Venue | Host City |
| 13 June 2026 | Brazil vs Morocco | MetLife Stadium | New York / New Jersey |
| 19 June 2026 | Scotland vs Morocco | Gillette Stadium | Foxborough (Boston Area) |
| 24 June 2026 | Morocco vs Haiti | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Atlanta |
Prediction: Both Teams To Score (BTTS) Yes at 1.78
Morocco results and latest scores
The Morocco World Cup results 2026 give live scores and match results as they unfold. It’s a fast way to track the team’s progress, opponents, and form without doing much research. The Morocco national team’s recent scores and match outcomes are represented in the table below.
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
| 13 June 2026 | Brazil | To Be Played | N/A |
| 19 June 2026 | Scotland | To Be Played | N/A |
| 24 June 2026 | Haiti | To Be Played | N/A |
Morocco national football team standings
The Morocco World Cup group standings show each team’s position in the group. It does this by comparing the points, wins, losses, and draws of the four teams in this World Cup group. Follow Morocco’s World Cup table & standing on our SportPesa blog page.
| Position | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
| N/A | Brazil | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| N/A | Morocco | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| N/A | Haiti | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| N/A | Scotland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Morocco World Cup 2026 Squad
The Morocco World Cup squad 2026, with a 26-man squad featuring a mix of the legendary 2022 heroes. The international team is predicted to perform well in the group stages, qualifying for the round of 32. Under the team’s captain, Achraf Hakimi, the squad is set to play its first match against Brazil at MetLife Stadium. Below is a table representing the Morocco World Cup players 2026.
| Player Name | Age | Position | Club |
| Yassine Bounou | 35 | Goalkeeper | Al-Hilal |
| Munir Mohamedi El Kajoui | 37 | Goalkeeper | — |
| Ahmed Reda Tagnaouti | 30 | Goalkeeper | — |
| Achraf Hakimi Mouh | 27 | Defender | Paris Saint-Germain |
| Noussair Mazraoui | 28 | Defender | Manchester United |
| Marwane Saâdane | 34 | Defender | Al Fateh |
| Zakaria El Ouahdi | 24 | Defender | Genk |
| Issa Laye Lucas Jean Diop | 29 | Defender | Fulham |
| Chadi Riad Dnanou | 22 | Defender | Crystal Palace |
| Youssef Belammari | 27 | Defender | Al Ahly |
| Redouane Halhal | 23 | Defender | KV Mechelen |
| Anass Salah-Eddine | 24 | Defender | Roma |
| Sofyan Amrabat | 29 | Midfielder | Real Betis |
| Ayyoub Bouaddi | 18 | Midfielder | LOSC Lille |
| Azzedine Ounahi | 26 | Midfielder | Girona |
| Ismael Saibari Ben El Basra | 25 | Midfielder | PSV Eindhoven |
| Samir El Mourabet | 20 | Midfielder | Strasbourg |
| Gessime Yassine | 20 | Midfielder | Strasbourg |
| Bilal El Khannouss | 22 | Midfielder | Leicester City |
| Neil El Aynaoui | 24 | Midfielder | Roma |
| Chemsdine Talbi | 21 | Forward | Sunderland |
| Soufiane Rahimi | 30 | Forward | Al Ain |
| Brahim Abdelkader Díaz | 26 | Forward | Real Madrid |
| Amine Sbaï | 23 | Forward | Angers |
| Ayoub El Kaabi | 32 | Forward | Olympiacos |
| Ayoube Amaimouni | 21 | Forward | Eintracht Frankfurt |
Coaching staff
Mohamed Ouahbi, the team’s head coach, has already chosen his 26-man Morocco World Cup roster for 2026. Mohammed replaced Walid Regragui as Morocco’s head coach three months before the 2026 FIFA World Cup. His coaching staff consists of Abdelhak El Fadil, the co-trainer, Omar Harrak, and Hicham El Idrissi, in charge of goalkeeping coaching.
| Position | Name |
| Head Coach | Mohamed Ouahbi |
| Co-Trainer Analysis | Abdelhak El Fadil |
| Goalkeeping Coach | Omar Harrak |
| Goalkeeping Coach | Hicham El Idrissi |
| Fitness Coach | Ismael Fernández |
FIFA World Cup ranking
Under the leadership of coach Mohamed Ouahbi, the Morocco national team is ranked 7th in the world and the highest in Africa. This has been the case in Nigeria since 1994. Having the chance to co-host the 2030 World Cup with Portugal and Spain, Morocco will be the second country in North Africa to host the FIFA World Cup, and the first.
Read Also: Brazil vs Morocco Prediction & Match Preview: 2026 FIFA World Cup Group C
FAQs about Morocco World Cup 2026 fixtures, group and squad
Who is the favorite to win the World Cup in 2026?
The favourites to win the 2026 World Cup are Spain and France.
Who will perform in the FIFA World Cup 2026?
The superstars who will perform in the FIFA World Cup are Shakira, Burna Boy, Madonna, BTS, Katy Perry, J Balvin and Anitta.
Where are South Africa and Mexico playing?
The South Africa vs Mexico game is the opening match and will be played at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, Mexico.
How many teams will qualify in Africa for the 2026 World Cup?
Africa has 10 teams in the 2026 World Cup.
Conclusion
Morocco at the World Cup 2026 remains one of the most powerful teams, with a high chance of advancing past the group and round of 16 stages. From its outstanding squad, coaching staff and history, Morocco continues to be the best in Africa. Here we bring together Morocco’s news and live score in the FIFA World Cup 2026 edition.