Fresh off a historic run that captured global attention, Morocco has firmly established itself as a powerhouse not just in Africa, but on the world stage.
With a squad fulled with top-level European club experience and a passionate fan base behind them, the Atlas Lions enter the next international cycle with growing expectation and belief that their recent success is just the beginning.
Morocco Men's National Team Results
Date | Competition | Opponent | Result |
March 31, 2026 | Friendly | Paraguay | 2-1 W |
March 27, 2026 | Friendly | Ecuador | 1-1 D |
Jan. 18, 2026 | AFCON | Senegal | 0-3 L |
Jan. 14, 2026 | AFCON | Nigeria | 4-2 W |
Jan. 9, 2026 | AFCON | Cameroon | 2-0 W |
Jan. 4, 2026 | AFCON | Tanzania | 1-0 W |
Dec. 29, 2026 | AFCON | Zambia | 3-0 W |
Dec. 26, 2026 | AFCON | Mali | 1-1 D |
Dec. 21, 2026 | AFCON | Comoros | 2-0 W |
Morocco Men's National Team World Cup Schedule
Date | Competition | Opponent |
June 13, 2026 | World Cup | Brazil |
June 19, 2026 | World Cup | Scotland |
June 24, 2026 | World Cup | Haiti |
How to watch Morocco Men's National Team in the World Cup
All of Morocco's World Cup matches will be broadcast on either FS1 or Fox for an English broadcast and Telemundo for a Spanish broadcast. Their matches will also be streamed on Peacock.
Previous World Cup Summary (2022)
Morocco made history during its 2022 World Cup, becoming the first African and Arab nation to reach the tournament's semifinals.
In their final match, Morocco lost to Croatia 2-1 to earn their best finish (4th) in World Cup history.
That remarkable run not only redefined expectations for Morocco but also cemented their place as one of the most influential and competitive teams in the World Cup.
Morocco World Cup History
The Morocco Men's National Team has qualified for the World Cup seven times in 1970, 1986, 1994, 1998, 2018, 2022, and 2026.
Morocco has a rich and steady rising history at the World Cup, highlighted by both early breakthroughs and modern success.
Morocco became the first African nation to top a World Cup group in 1986, reaching the Round of 16 and signaling their potential on the global stage. After several appearances with mixed results, the Atlas lions made history in 2022.
AFCON History
Morocco has a long history in the Men's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), having qualified for the tournament over 20 times.
The team made its AFCON debut in 1972 in Cameroon, exiting in the group stage. Since the debut Morocco has found success at this championship tournament over the years.
Morocco is a two-time champion at AFCON in 1976 and 2025. The country hosted the 35th edition of the tournament in 2025. There was a controversial ending at this tournament, making Morocco win because of Senegal's forfeit.
Morocco Soccer Olympic History
Morocco made their men's soccer debut in 1964. Since then Morocco has qualified for the Olympic Games eight times.
Their breakthrough moment came at the 2024 Paris Games, where they won a bronze medal, the nations first-ever Olympic medal in soccer. Defeating Egypt 6-0 in the third-place match. Prior to 2024 Morocco had never advanced past the group stage.
Morocco Soccer Manager
Morocco's men's national soccer team's head coach is Mohamed Ouahbi, he was appointed in March 2026.
Ouahbi's defining moment came at the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile, where he guided young Moroccans to a world title by defeating Argentina 2-0 in the final.
Mohamed Ouahbi has never coached a senior World Cup match and will make his debut at the 2026 World Cup.
Key Active Morocco Players
Name | Position | Age | Morocco Goals | Morocco Assists | Club |
Yassine Bounou | Goalkeeper | 35 | - | - | Al Hilal |
Achraf Hakimi | Defense | 27 | 11 | 8 | Paris Saint-Germain |
Soufiane Rahimi | Forward | 29 | 5 | 1 | Al Ain |
Brahim Diaz | Midfielder | 26 | 13 | 2 | Real Madrid |
Ayu El Kaabi | Forward | 32 | 27 | 8 | Olympiacos |
Chemsdine Talbi | Forward | 20 | - | - | Sunderland |
Bibal El Khannouss | Midfielder | 21 | - | - | VfB Stuttgart |
Morocco Stats
Here are some important stats to keep in mind when researching your favorite team Morocco players.
Most Appearances - Top 4 Active Morocco Players
Achraf Hakimi | 95 caps |
Yassine Bounou | 89 caps |
Ayoub El Kaabi | 51 caps |
Soufiane Rahimi | 34 caps |
Most Goals - Top 4 Active Morocco Players
Ayoub El Kaabi | 27 |
Brahim Diaz | 13 |
Achraf Haimi | 11 |
Soufiane Rahimi | 11 |
Most Appearances All-Time - Top 5 Morocco Players
Noureddine Naybet | 115 caps |
Achraf Hakimi | 94 caps |
Ahmed Faras | 94 caps |
Youssef En-Nesyri | 92 caps |
Yassine Bounou | 87 caps |
Most Goals All-Time - Top 5 Morocco Players
Ayoub El Kaabi | 31 |
Hakim Ziyech | 25 |
Youssef En-Nesyri | 25 |
Youssef El-Arabi | 16 |
Brahim Diaz | 13 |
Morocco Men's National Team FIFA World Ranking
The highest FIFA world ranking the Morocco men's national team has ever achieved is 8th place, a spot they earned in January 2026.
The Morocco's men's national team continues to solidify its place among the elite in international soccer. That standing reflects not only their recent World Cup success, but also their consistency and growing reputation as a legitimate global contender.
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