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Morocco announced themselves as a genuine force at Qatar 2022, becoming the first African nation ever to reach the semi-finals, and now carry those expectations into the 2026 World Cup with a squad built around that historic generation. This page covers the Atlas Lions' complete World Cup stats, records, top scorers, head-to-head results, the full 2026 squad, and their Group C schedule against Brazil, Haiti, and Scotland opening on June 13.
Morocco enters the 2026 FIFA World Cup cycle as one of Africa’s strongest football nations with a talented squad competing in major European leagues. Explore Morocco’s latest squad list, fixtures, records, results, and all-time FIFA World Cup statistics.
Morocco gained worldwide recognition after its historic performance at the 2022 FIFA World Cup and continues to build a competitive national side with experienced defenders, creative midfielders, and fast attacking players.
The national team is known for its disciplined defending, tactical organization, and strong counterattacking football. Morocco’s recent success has increased expectations around the team heading into future international tournaments.
Morocco FIFA World Cup Quick Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Morocco |
| Football Association | Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) |
| Confederation | CAF |
| Nickname | Atlas Lions |
| FIFA Ranking | Top 15 |
| First FIFA World Cup Appearance | 1970 |
| Total FIFA World Cup Appearances | 6 |
| Consecutive Appearances | 2 (2018-2022) |
| Best FIFA World Cup Finish | Fourth Place (2022) |
| Total Matches Played | 23 |
| Total Wins | 6 |
| Total Draws | 8 |
| Total Losses | 9 |
| Goals Scored | 25 |
| Goals Conceded | 27 |
| Win Percentage | 26.1% |
| Clean Sheets | 8 |
| Penalty Shootout Record | Won 1, Lost 0 |
| Most World Cup Matches by Player | Achraf Hakimi - 13 |
| Most Goals by Player | Salaheddine Bassir - 2 |
| Largest Victory | 3-0 vs Scotland (1998) |
| Biggest Defeat | 0-3 vs Brazil (1998) |
| Latest FIFA World Cup Appearance | 2022 |
Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 Full Squad List
Coach:Mohamed Ouahbi
Captain: Achraf Hakimi
Goalkeepers: Yassine Bounou (Al Hilal), Munir El Kajoui (RS Berkane), Ahmed Reda Tagnaouti (AS FAR).
Defenders: Noussair Mazraoui (Manchester United), Anass Salah-Eddine (PSV Eindhoven), Youssef Belammari (Al Ahly), Nayef Aguerd (Olympique de Marseille), Chadi Riad (Crystal Palace), Issa Diop (Fulham), Redouane Halhal (KV Mechelen), Achraf Hakimi (Paris Saint-Germain), Zakaria El Ouahdi (Genk).
Midfielders: Samir El Mourabet (Strasbourg), Ayyoub Bouaddi (Lille), Neil El Aynaoui (AS Roma), Sofyan Amrabat (Real Betis), Azzedine Ounahi (Girona), Bilal El Khannouss (VfB Stuttgart), Ismael Saibari (PSV Eindhoven).
Forwards: Abdessamad Ezzalzouli (Real Betis), Chemsdine Talbi (Sunderland), Soufiane Rahimi (Al Ain), Ayoub El Kaabi (Olympiacos), Brahim Díaz (Real Madrid), Yassine Gessime (Strasbourg), Ayoube Amaimouni (Eintracht Frankfurt).
Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule
| Match No. | Date | Match | Venue | City | Stage | Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Sat, June 13 | Brazil vs Morocco | MetLife Stadium (NY/NJ) | East Rutherford | Group Stage | 18:00 |
| 30 | Fri, June 19 | Scotland vs Morocco | Boston Stadium (Gillette) | Boston | Group Stage | 18:00 |
| 50 | Wed, June 24 | Morocco vs Haiti | Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz) | Atlanta | Group Stage | 12:00 |
Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 Results
| Date | Match | Match Score | Venue | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 June 2026 | Brazil vs Morocco | Match drawn 1-1 | MetLife Stadium (NY/NJ), East Rutherford | Group Stage |
| 19 June 2026 | Scotland vs Morocco | Morocco won 1-0 | Boston Stadium (Gillette), Foxborough | Group Stage |
| 24 June 2026 | Morocco vs Haiti | Upcoming Fixture | Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz), Atlanta | Group Stage |
Morocco FIFA World Cup Best Performances
| Year | Host Country | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Qatar | Fourth Place |
| 1986 | Mexico | Round of 16 |
| 1998 | France | Group Stage |
Morocco All-Time FIFA World Cup Stats
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 23 |
| Wins | 6 |
| Draws | 8 |
| Losses | 9 |
| Goals Scored | 25 |
| Goals Conceded | 27 |
| Clean Sheets | 8 |
| Semi-final Appearances | 1 |
Morocco Most FIFA World Cup Appearances
| Rank | Player | Matches | Tournaments | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Achraf Hakimi | 13 | 2 | 2018-2022 |
| 2 | Youssef En-Nesyri | 11 | 2 | 2018-2022 |
| 3 | Romain Saïss | 10 | 2 | 2018-2022 |
| 4 | Hakim Ziyech | 10 | 2 | 2018-2022 |
| 5 | Mbark Boussoufa | 6 | 1 | 2018 |
| 6 | Noureddine Naybet | 9 | 3 | 1994-2002 |
| 7 | Salaheddine Bassir | 6 | 1 | 1998 |
| 8 | Mustapha Hadji | 6 | 1 | 1998 |
| 9 | Sofyan Amrabat | 7 | 1 | 2022 |
| 10 | Yassine Bounou | 7 | 1 | 2022 |
Morocco Top Scorers in FIFA World Cup
| Rank | Player | Goals | Matches | World Cups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salaheddine Bassir | 2 | 6 | 1998 |
| 2 | Youssef En-Nesyri | 3 | 11 | 2018-2022 |
| 3 | Abdeljalil Hadda | 2 | 3 | 1998 |
| 4 | Hakim Ziyech | 2 | 10 | 2018-2022 |
| 5 | Sofiane Boufal | 1 | 7 | 2022 |
| 6 | Zakaria Aboukhlal | 1 | 5 | 2022 |
| 7 | Aziz Bouderbala | 1 | 4 | 1986 |
| 8 | Mustapha Hadji | 1 | 6 | 1998 |
| 9 | Achraf Hakimi | 1 | 13 | 2018-2022 |
| 10 | Brahim Díaz | 0 | 0 | Yet to Play |
FAQs About Morocco FIFA World Cup Records
Morocco achieved its best FIFA World Cup finish in 2022 after reaching fourth place.
Morocco has appeared in six FIFA World Cup tournaments.
Youssef En-Nesyri is among Morocco’s leading FIFA World Cup goalscorers.
Achraf Hakimi holds the record for the most FIFA World Cup appearances for Morocco.
Morocco made history in the 2022 FIFA World Cup by becoming the first African team to reach the semi-finals.