MOROCCO

Morocco finished fourth at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar — the first African and Arab semifinalist in tournament history. At the 2026 World Cup, Morocco plays in Group C against Brazil, Haiti, and Scotland. Head coach Mohamed Ouahbi was appointed on March 5, 2026, three months before kickoff, after Walid Regragui's departure. The leaders: Achraf Hakimi (captain), Sofyan Amrabat, Bryan Zaragoza.

In 2022 in Qatar, Morocco delivered modern World Cup's biggest miracle. The team conceded no goal during the group stage, beat Spain on penalties in the round of 16 (0:0 in regulation), and sensationally knocked out Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal 1:0 in the quarterfinal. In the semifinal against France — 0:2, but the match was even. The bronze match against Croatia ended 1:2 — fourth place and history. After Qatar, 14 million Moroccans took to the streets; celebrations lasted a week.

Regragui stepped down on March 5, 2026, after losing the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final at home — a transition to Ouahbi's coaching cycle. In Group C the main threat is Brazil (the group opener on June 13 in New York). Matches are in New York, Boston, and Atlanta — Morocco essentially plays in front of large Moroccan diaspora communities in all three cities.

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