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Morocco

Atlas Lions

Morocco stunned the world in 2022, becoming the first African and Arab nation to reach a World Cup semifinal, beating Spain and Portugal along the way. Their disciplined, counter-attacking system set a new benchmark for African football.

Key facts

Confederation
Africa (CAF)
Group
Group C · power-ranked #2 of 4
World Cup titles
0
Best finish
Fourth place (2022)
Qualified via
CAF qualifying
Power rating (PWR)
83 · Elo 1840
Manager
Mohamed Ouahbi

Players to watch

  • Achraf Hakimi — Captain, full-back (Paris Saint-Germain)
  • Brahim Díaz — Playmaker (Real Madrid)
  • Yassine Bounou — Goalkeeper

Group C opponents

Group-stage fixtures

  • Sat, Jun 13brazilBrazilNew York / New Jersey, USA
  • Fri, Jun 19scotlandScotlandBoston, USA
  • Wed, Jun 24haitiHaitiAtlanta, USA

2026 outlook

No longer underdogs, the Atlas Lions arrive in Group C as genuine dark horses expected to challenge Brazil and reach the knockouts again.

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Morocco at the 2026 World Cup: Group, Fixtures & Outlook