FIFA matchdays: victory over Paraguay keeps Morocco unbeaten against South American sides

Africa 31 March 2026 at 18:41

Nouya M'toama

News Editor

Morocco continues its impressive run against South American teams. After drawing with Ecuador (1-1), the Atlas Lions clinched a 2-1 victory over Paraguay on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis in Lens.

Bilal El Khanouss broke the deadlock in the 48th minute, giving Morocco a crucial lead. Just five minutes later, Neil El Aynaoui doubled the advantage, putting the Moroccan squad in a commanding position against a determined Paraguayan side.

With two minutes left on the clock, Gustavo Caballero pulled one back for Paraguay (2-1), but there wasn't enough time to change the outcome. Morocco thus records a second consecutive unbeaten friendly against South American opposition—a perfect tune-up ahead of their clash with Brazil, one of the World Cup favorites.

A solid warm-up ahead of the Brazil showdown

These two friendlies against Ecuador and Paraguay provide Morocco with opponents similar in style to Brazil. The Atlas Lions look sharp and ready to take on their World Cup group, where they'll face Brazil, Haiti, and Scotland.