Morocco Aims for Historic Victory in FIFA World Cup 2026 After Stellar Qualifiers
Morocco's Remarkable Journey in FIFA World Cup History
Morocco is set to enter the FIFA World Cup 2026 as the most promising team from Africa, following its historic performance in the previous tournament. During the Qatar 2022 World Cup, Morocco topped Group F, defeating strong teams like Belgium (2-0) and Canada (2-1), while managing a draw against Croatia. Their journey continued as they eliminated Spain in the Round of 16 through penalties after a goalless draw and narrowly defeated Portugal 1-0 in the quarter-finals. Although they faced France in the semi-finals and Croatia in the third-place match, their impressive run showcased tactical brilliance and the emergence of a golden generation of players, positioning them as potential title contenders in 2026.
Morocco's Dominance in FIFA 2026 Qualifiers
In the qualifiers for FIFA 2026, Morocco has displayed remarkable dominance, leading Group E with an unbeaten record. They have played five matches, securing victories in all, accumulating a total of 15 points without any draws or losses. Their impressive +12 goal difference underscores their offensive capabilities and solid defense, reinforcing their status as a formidable competitor in the upcoming World Cup. This winning streak not only enhances Morocco's reputation in global soccer but also builds optimism for a historic performance on the world stage.
Morocco's Squad and Starting Line-up
Full Squad
The Moroccan squad includes notable players such as Bono, El Mehdi Benabid, Munir El Kajoui, Abdel Abqar, Adam Masina, Jawad El Yamiq, Abdelhak Assal, Youssef Belammari, Achraf Hakimi, Omar El Hilali, Zakaria El Ouahdi, Sofyan Amrabat, Oussama Targhalline, Oussama El Azzouzi, Ismael Saibari, Azzedine Ounahi, Amir Richardson, Bilal El Khannouss, Amine Zouhzouh, Eliesse Ben Seghir, Abde Ezzalzouli, Osame Sahraoui, Soufiane Rahimi, Brahim Díaz, Youssef En-Nesyri, Maroan Sannadi, Ayoub El Kaabi, and Hamza Igamane.
Line-up
The starting line-up features Munir, Z. El Ouahdi, J. Yamiq, A. Masina, Y. Belammari, S. Amrabat, S. Rahimi, A. Ounahi, I. Saibari, O. Sahraoui, and A. El Kaabi.