2026 World Cup: Morocco, a consistency that commands respect

24.06.26 FT World Cup

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Morocco continues its impressive run in this World Cup. Achraf Hakimi and his teammates have secured their ticket to the round of 32 after their 4-2 victory over Haiti.

This marks the Moroccans’ second win in the tournament, following their 1-0 triumph over Scotland. Their steady rise has been confirmed after a 1-1 draw with Brazil, and clinching second place in Group C proves that Moroccan football remains in excellent shape.

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The Atlas Lions are determined to show that their epic 2022 campaign—when they reached the semi-finals in Qatar—was no fluke.

With Mohamed Ouahbi now at the helm instead of Walid Regragui, Morocco has managed to qualify for the World Cup knockout stage for the second consecutive time.

This is an achievement that only Nigeria in 1994 and 1998, and Ghana in 2006 and 2010, had previously accomplished among African teams.

Powered by a golden generation featuring talented players like Hakimi, Saibari, El Aynaoui, El Khannous, and Diaz, Morocco is establishing itself as a consistent contender that the heavyweights must fear—and hope to avoid on their path.

Imed Ben Amara |

Editorar, fr

Imed Ben Amara - bilingual sports writer and web editor with experience in football content creation. Since 2021, he has contributed to Foot Africa, providing news coverage and analysis.

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