Morocco - Niger: date, time and TV channel for the match (2026 World Cup Qualifiers)

The Moroccan national football team will face its Niger counterpart on Friday, March 21, as part of the fifth day of the African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, scheduled in the United States next year.

The "Atlas Lions" will aim to continue their winning streak in this match, which will take place at 9:30 PM GMT and Moroccan time, bringing them closer to qualification for the North American World Cup.

The encounter will be held at the Chérifien Stadium in Oujda, which can accommodate around 19,780 spectators, a stadium certified by the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA).

Morocco's group standings in the World Cup qualifiers

The team led by Walid Regragui holds the top spot in Group 5 with 9 points (earned from 3 victories), 3 points ahead of their pursuers, Niger and Tanzania. Zambia ranks fourth with 3 points, while the Republic of Congo, sanctioned by FIFA, is at the bottom with 0 points.

Group 5:

1. Morocco - 9 points
2. Niger - 6 points
3. Tanzania - 6 points
4. Zambia - 3 points
5. Republic of Congo - 0 points (suspended by FIFA)
6. Eritrea - 0 points (withdrawn from the qualifiers)

Channels broadcasting the Morocco - Niger match

This will be the eighth meeting in the history of clashes between Morocco and Niger. The match will be broadcast on the Moroccan channel Arryadia and also on the Saudi channels SSC, which holds the broadcasting rights for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in Africa.

Also read: World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Which central defense for Morocco against Niger?

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