Morocco at FIFA World Cup 2026
Morocco arrive at theFIFA World Cup 2026 as the most credible African title threat in tournament history, four years after their stunning Qatar 2022 semi-final run.
Under head coach Walid Regragui, the Atlas Lions blend captain Achraf Hakimi's Paris Saint-Germain Champions League pedigree with Al-Hilal goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, Fenerbahçe striker Youssef En-Nesyri, and a breakthrough younger generation led by Real Madrid's Brahim Díaz.
Drawn into Group C alongside Brazil, Scotland, and Haiti, Morocco opened with a creditable 1-1 draw against Brazil and now turn to two winnable fixtures with realistic quarter-final ambitions intact.
Quick Betting Snapshot
| Market | Sportsbet.io Odds |
|---|---|
| Morocco to win the World Cup 2026 | +3300 (34.00) |
| Morocco to qualify from Group C | +135 |
| Morocco to win Group C | +500 (6.00) |
| Morocco to reach the Round of 16 | -110 |
Sportsbet.io recommended bet: Morocco to qualify from Group C at +135. The opening draw with Brazil banked a useful point, the two remaining fixtures against Scotland and Haiti are winnable, and Regragui's tactical pragmatism is built for exactly the kind of tournament football that took Morocco to the Qatar 2022 semi-finals.
Morocco's Tournament Context: A 7th World Cup Appearance
Morocco are making their 7th appearance at a FIFA World Cup, with the 2026 tournament arriving after the most successful campaign in Morocco national football team history.
Morocco's previous World Cup appearances came in 1970, 1986, 1994, 1998, 2018, and 2022. The 1986 Mexico campaign made Morocco the first African nation to win a World Cup group, advancing to the Round of 16 before losing 1-0 to West Germany. That landmark stood for 36 years until Regragui's Atlas Lions rewrote African football's tournament ceiling at Qatar 2022.
The Qatar 2022 semi-final run remains the deepest by any African nation in World Cup history. Morocco topped Group F ahead of Croatia, Belgium, and Canada, beat Spain on penalties in the Round of 16, eliminated Portugal 1-0 in the quarter-final (with En-Nesyri's iconic header), then lost 2-0 to France in the semi-final and 2-1 to Croatia in the third-place playoff.
The 4th-place finish is officially Morocco's best-ever and stands as a continental footballing high-water mark. The 2026 cycle has been a story of consolidation rather than transformation. Morocco lost 2-0 to South Africa in the Round of 16 at AFCON 2023 (held in Côte d'Ivoire in January 2024), a result that briefly dented the Atlas Lions' aura but did not fundamentally shift Regragui's tactical project.
The bigger question was whether Hakim Ziyech's international retirement and the generational handover could maintain the Qatar level. Bilal El Khannouss, Brahim Díaz (who switched allegiance from Spain in March 2024), Eliesse Ben Seghir, and Ilias Akhomach have all answered with strong qualifying performances.
Morocco currently sit in the No. 12-14 range of the FIFA world rankings, the highest-ranked African nation, having topped CAF qualifying Group E ahead of Zambia, Tanzania, Niger, Congo, and Eritrea. Qualification was sealed in October 2025 with a 4-0 win over Niger in Casablanca.
The Morocco head coach role has been held by Walid Regragui since August 2022, making him the most successful Morocco manager in World Cup history. The 50-year-old French-Moroccan coach took over from Vahid Halilhodžić just three months before Qatar 2022 and immediately rebuilt squad cohesion.
His preferred shape is a structured 4-3-3 that shifts into a 4-1-4-1 out of possession, prioritising defensive compactness, set-piece quality, and devastating counter-attacks through Hakimi and the wide forwards.
Morocco's 2026 narrative is one of legacy and confirmation. The Atlas Lions World Cup 2026 campaign is the chance to prove the Qatar 2022 run was not a once-in-a-generation outlier but the start of a sustained tournament project, building towards co-hosting the 2030 World Cup with Spain and Portugal.
Road to the World Cup 2026
Morocco qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 through the CAF second round, topping Group E ahead of Zambia, Tanzania, Niger, Congo, and Eritrea.
Qualifying record: 9 wins, 1 draw, 0 losses across 10 matches, 28 goals scored, 4 conceded.
- Standout result: A 4-0 home win over Niger in Casablanca in October 2025, with Youssef En-Nesyri scoring twice and Brahim Díaz adding his first international goals in the performance that confirmed qualification at the Stade Mohammed V.
- Worst result: A 1-1 away draw against Zambia in Ndola in June 2025, the only points dropped during the qualifying campaign and a wake-up call before the run-in.
- Top scorer during qualifying: Youssef En-Nesyri (7 goals across 10 matches), confirming his continued status as Morocco's first-choice number nine.
The most significant developments during the cycle were Brahim Díaz's March 2024 international switch from Spain to Morocco, the integration of Eliesse Ben Seghir (AS Monaco) as a senior attacking option, the emergence of Bilal El Khannouss (Leicester City) as the long-term Hakim Ziyech replacement, and the breakthrough of Hamza Igamane at Glasgow Rangers in the Scottish Premiership.
The international retirements of Hakim Ziyech and Romain Saïss following Qatar 2022 opened squad places for the next generation, and Regragui has integrated them while preserving the core spine of Bono, Hakimi, Aguerd, Amrabat, Ounahi, and En-Nesyri that delivered the Qatar 2022 semi-final.
Morocco Full Squad List
Walid Regragui named his confirmed 26-player Morocco World Cup 2026 squad in late May 2026. The squad reflects Morocco's modern footballing identity, with the spine drawn from Europe's top five leagues (Premier League, La Liga, Ligue 1, Serie A, Bundesliga), alongside Saudi Pro League veterans and a handful of Wydad and Raja Casablanca Botola Pro players. The Atlas Lions squad blends Qatar 2022 heroes with the post-Ziyech breakthrough generation. Please verify the final shirt numbers and per-player caps/goals against the official FIFA squad list before publishing.
Goalkeepers
| # | Player | Position | Age | Club | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yassine Bounou "Bono" | GK | 35 | Al-Hilal (Saudi Pro League) | 78 | 0 |
| 12 | Anas Zniti | GK | 36 | Raja Casablanca (Botola Pro) | 24 | 0 |
| 23 | Munir Mohamedi | GK | 36 | SD Eibar (La Liga 2) | 50 | 0 |
Defenders
| # | Player | Position | Age | Club | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Achraf Hakimi (c) | RB | 27 | Paris Saint-Germain (Ligue 1) | 86 | 11 |
| 3 | Noussair Mazraoui | LB/RB | 28 | Manchester United (Premier League) | 36 | 1 |
| 4 | Nayef Aguerd | CB | 30 | Real Sociedad (La Liga) | 50 | 4 |
| 5 | Achraf Dari | CB | 26 | Stade Brestois (Ligue 1) | 22 | 1 |
| 6 | Adam Masina | LB | 32 | Torino (Serie A) | 16 | 0 |
| 13 | Yahya Attiat-Allah | LB | 31 | Wydad Casablanca (Botola Pro) | 28 | 1 |
| 14 | Chadi Riad | CB | 22 | Real Betis (La Liga) | 9 | 0 |
| 15 | Jawad El Yamiq | CB | 33 | Real Valladolid (La Liga) | 30 | 1 |
Midfielders
| # | Player | Position | Age | Club | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Azzedine Ounahi | CM/AM | 26 | Olympique de Marseille (Ligue 1) | 30 | 3 |
| 10 | Brahim Díaz | AM | 26 | Real Madrid (La Liga) | 10 | 2 |
| 17 | Sofyan Amrabat | DM | 29 | Fenerbahçe (Turkish Super Lig) | 60 | 0 |
| 18 | Bilal El Khannouss | AM | 22 | Leicester City (EFL Championship) | 15 | 2 |
| 19 | Amir Richardson | CM | 24 | Fiorentina (Serie A) | 14 | 1 |
| 20 | Eliesse Ben Seghir | AM | 21 | AS Monaco (Ligue 1) | 9 | 1 |
| 21 | Ismael Saibari | AM | 25 | PSV Eindhoven (Eredivisie) | 8 | 1 |
Forwards
| # | Player | Position | Age | Club | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Soufiane Boufal | LW | 32 | Al-Rayyan (Qatar Stars League) | 60 | 6 |
| 9 | Youssef En-Nesyri | ST | 28 | Fenerbahçe (Turkish Super Lig) | 80 | 24 |
| 11 | Ayoub El Kaabi | ST | 32 | Olympiacos (Greek Super League) | 25 | 8 |
| 16 | Ilias Akhomach | RW | 22 | Villarreal (La Liga) | 6 | 1 |
| 22 | Bilal Nadir | AM/LW | 22 | Olympique de Marseille (Ligue 1) | 4 | 0 |
| 24 | Hamza Igamane | ST | 22 | Glasgow Rangers (Scottish Premiership) | 5 | 1 |
| 25 | Abde Ezzalzouli | LW | 24 | Real Betis (La Liga) | 12 | 2 |
| 26 | Salim Amallah | AM | 29 | Valladolid (La Liga) | 35 | 4 |
Key Morocco Players to Watch at the World Cup 2026
Achraf Hakimi (Captain, Right-back, Paris Saint-Germain)
The 27-year-old PSG right-back is the most decorated active Morocco player and the captain leading the country into the 2026 tournament. Hakimi's 2024-25 season delivered a UEFA Champions League title with PSG against Inter Milan in Munich, a Ligue 1 title, and the Coupe de France, cementing his status as one of the best right-backs in world football.
For Morocco, Hakimi has 86 caps and 11 international goals, and his scored penalty against Spain in the Qatar 2022 Round of 16 (the famous Panenka) remains one of the iconic moments in African World Cup history.
His combination of pace, attacking output from full-back, and elite penalty-area finishing makes him Morocco's most decisive player on both sides of the ball.
Sportsbet.io player prop tip: Achraf Hakimi to score at the tournament at +250 is value given his attacking role and Morocco's reliance on him for set-piece deliveries. Hakimi to provide an assist at the tournament at +150 is the safer prop angle for the PSG captain.
Yassine Bounou (Goalkeeper, Al-Hilal)
The 35-year-old Al-Hilal goalkeeper is Morocco's most influential individual after Hakimi, and the spiritual heart of the Qatar 2022 semi-final run. Bono's penalty saves against Spain at Qatar 2022 (he stopped two in the shootout) and his commanding performances against Portugal and France made him the standout African goalkeeper of his generation.
After his summer 2023 move from Sevilla (where he won the 2023 Europa League) to Al-Hilal, Bono has remained at the elite level in the Saudi Pro League.
Sportsbet.io player prop tip: Morocco to keep a clean sheet against Haiti at +160 is value given Bono's continuity and Morocco's defensive structure. Bono to save a penalty during the tournament at +400 is the standout lottery flier given his Qatar 2022 reputation.
Brahim Díaz (Attacking Midfielder, Real Madrid)
The 26-year-old Real Madrid attacking midfielder is the most significant addition to the Morocco squad since Regragui took over. After switching his international allegiance from Spain to Morocco in March 2024, Brahim has 10 Morocco caps and 2 international goals, including his debut goal against Angola.
For Real Madrid, Brahim has been a rotation option behind Vinícius Júnior, Rodrygo, and Jude Bellingham, but he has won the Champions League (2024) and La Liga (2024) since his summer 2023 transfer from Milan.
His combination of dribbling, tactical intelligence, and ability to play across the front three makes him a uniquely modern Atlas Lions attacking weapon.
Sportsbet.io player prop tip: Brahim Díaz to score at the tournament at +200 is value given his role as Regragui's primary creative ten. Brahim to provide an assist against Haiti at +175 is a strong match-prop angle.
Youssef En-Nesyri (Striker, Fenerbahçe)
The 28-year-old Fenerbahçe striker is Morocco's first-choice number nine and the player whose 2022 quarter-final header against Portugal remains one of the great moments in African football history. En-Nesyri has 80 caps and 24 international goals, among the highest tallies in Morocco's modern era.
After his summer 2024 move from Sevilla to Fenerbahçe, En-Nesyri has continued to deliver consistent goalscoring numbers in the Turkish Super Lig.
His combination of aerial dominance, pace through the channels, and clinical finishing makes him essential to Morocco's attacking output.
Sportsbet.io player prop tip: Youssef En-Nesyri to be Morocco's top tournament scorer at +180 is value given his clear number-one striker status. En-Nesyri to score against Haiti at +120 is the higher-probability single-game angle.
Tactical Analysis: How Morocco Will Play
Regragui's Morocco plays a structured 4-3-3 that shifts into a 4-1-4-1 out of possession, with Sofyan Amrabat as the deep-lying anchor, Ounahi and Brahim Díaz as the box-to-box midfielders, and a front three of Boufal (or Ezzalzouli), En-Nesyri, and the wide attackers, with Hakimi pushing forward from right-back.
The expected Morocco starting lineup World Cup features Bono in goal, a back four of Hakimi, Aguerd, Dari, and Mazraoui, Amrabat anchoring midfield, with Brahim Díaz operating as the number-10 behind En-Nesyri.
It is the tactical blueprint that took Morocco to the Qatar 2022 semi-final, refined with the post-Ziyech generation, and built around exploiting elite individual quality in transition rather than dominating possession against superior opposition, exactly the approach that earned the opening-day point against Brazil.
Pressing intensity: Medium to high. Regragui has built a structured pressing system that triggers from the front three rather than aggressive man-marking. Morocco hunt the ball in midfield zones, force opponents wide, and rely on Amrabat to recover second balls. This worked brilliantly against Spain and Portugal at Qatar 2022.
Defensive line: Medium. With Aguerd and Dari as the centre-back pairing, Morocco push the line moderately high against weaker opposition but drop deeper against elite attacking quality, as they did to contain Brazil. The system is built around active mid-block defending rather than a passive deep block.
Attacking patterns: Built around Hakimi's overlapping runs from right-back, En-Nesyri's runs in behind, Brahim Díaz's pocket-finding between the lines, and Ezzalzouli or Boufal's wide creativity from the left. Set pieces give Morocco an important secondary route to goals, with Aguerd, En-Nesyri, and Dari all genuine aerial threats from corners and Hakimi delivering the dead-ball service.
Defensive vulnerabilities: Morocco's biggest single weakness is the gap behind Hakimi's attacking runs from right-back. When Hakimi pushes forward, the right channel between him and the right-sided centre-back becomes exploitable space for opposition wide forwards, the kind of area Brazil's Vinícius Júnior probed in the opener.
What this means for betting markets: Morocco matches under Regragui lean towards low-to-medium scoring affairs against superior opposition and higher-scoring affairs against opponents who allow Hakimi space to run. Morocco have kept under 2.5 goals in 6 of their last 10 competitive matches against top-30 opposition, a pattern reinforced by the 1-1 Brazil result. Morocco have also scored in many of their recent matches, with the attacking quality of Hakimi and En-Nesyri keeping them competitive even against the best.
Morocco World Cup 2026 Fixtures and Group C Analysis
View the Morocco World Cup 2026 fixture schedule below.
Morocco are in Group C alongside Brazil, Scotland, and Haiti. All three group fixtures are played in the United States: Morocco opened against Brazil at MetLife Stadium, face Scotland at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, and close against Haiti at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
| Match | Date | Venue | City | Result / Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil vs. Morocco | Sat 13 June 2026 | MetLife Stadium | East Rutherford, NJ | 1-1 (D) |
| Scotland vs. Morocco | Fri 19 June 2026 | Gillette Stadium | Foxborough, MA | +475 / +320 / -180 |
| Morocco vs. Haiti | Wed 24 June 2026 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Atlanta, GA | -1200 / +650 / +1100 |
What happened against Brazil: Morocco opened their campaign with an excellent 1-1 draw against the five-time world champions at MetLife Stadium on 13 June. Ismael Saibari put the Atlas Lions ahead before Vinícius Júnior levelled for Brazil. The point underlined that Regragui's side can go toe-to-toe with the elite and sets up a strong qualification position heading into the two more winnable fixtures.
Group C verdict after Matchday 1: Scotland sit top of the group after a 1-0 win over Haiti (John McGinn the scorer), with Brazil and Morocco both on a point after their draw and Haiti bottom on zero. With Brazil navigated, Morocco's two remaining fixtures, Scotland in Foxborough and Haiti in Atlanta, are the games that will decide whether the Atlas Lions top the group or finish second.
The Scotland vs Morocco odds have Morocco as favourites at -180 against a Scotland side that will be high on confidence after beating Haiti. The Morocco vs Haiti odds at -1200 reflect Morocco's overwhelming favouritism in the closer. Both are now must-capitalise fixtures if Morocco are to top the group ahead of Brazil.
The pick of the remaining group-stage matches for betting value is Scotland vs. Morocco at Gillette Stadium on 19 June. Scotland's organised, physical approach under Steve Clarke will test Morocco, but the Atlas Lions' individual quality should prove decisive, and the result will likely determine the runner-up battle behind Brazil. Look at Morocco to win and both teams to score as a value combination, and Achraf Hakimi to score or assist at +175 as the standout individual prop.
Morocco World Cup 2026 Betting Markets and Angles
Outright Markets
| Market | Sportsbet.io Odds | Sportsbet.io Take |
|---|---|---|
| To win the World Cup 2026 | +3300 (34.00) | Long shot but credible after Qatar 2022 |
| To reach the final | +1100 | Worth a small play given knockout pedigree |
| To reach the semi-finals | +500 | Strong value given the 2022 template |
| To reach the quarter-finals | +250 | Strong play given format expansion |
| To win Group C | +500 (6.00) | Live now that Brazil have been held |
| To qualify from group | +135 | Strong value market on the page |
| Stage of elimination: Quarter-finals | +275 | Most likely tournament outcome |
The latest Morocco World Cup 2026 odds and Morocco outright odds World Cup markets reflect a team capable of replicating their Qatar 2022 semi-final ceiling while remaining underpriced relative to the elite European contenders.
Player Markets
Youssef En-Nesyri is the centrepiece of Morocco's player prop slate.
- Morocco top tournament scorer: +180 (favourite)
- En-Nesyri Golden Boot longshot: +3300
- En-Nesyri to score 2+ goals at the tournament: +300
- En-Nesyri to score against Haiti: +120
Achraf Hakimi is the alternative attacking pick. Hakimi to be Morocco's top tournament scorer is priced at +275 given his attacking output from right-back. Brahim Díaz to score at the tournament at +200 is the value play given his creative role, and Ayoub El Kaabi to score off the bench in a knockout game at +400 is a worthwhile lottery flier for the Olympiacos striker.
Match Markets to Watch
The standout match-level betting angle is Morocco to win and over 1.5 goals against Haiti in the Atlanta closer. Morocco have averaged 2.5 goals per match across the last 10 competitive fixtures, Haiti's defensive record against top-30 opposition has been historically poor, and Regragui will want to bank goals with goal difference potentially decisive in the group's final standings.
A consistent pattern worth noting: both teams to score has hit in 5 of Morocco's last 10 competitive matches under Regragui, making BTTS a live angle for the Scotland fixture.
Specials and Novelty
Sportsbet.io is running tournament-long Morocco specials including:
- Morocco to reach the World Cup semi-finals for a second consecutive tournament
- Achraf Hakimi to score in the knockout rounds
- Youssef En-Nesyri to score a knockout-round header (echoing his Portugal 2022 winner)
- Morocco to win the World Cup as the first African nation to lift the trophy
Morocco World Cup Predictions and Sportsbet.io Verdict
Realistic ceiling: World Cup champions. Morocco genuinely have the squad quality, tactical organisation, and knockout-tournament template to win the entire competition. The Qatar 2022 semi-final run was not a fluke, the squad has deepened with Brahim Díaz and the post-Ziyech generation, and the opening point against Brazil shows the level is intact. A first-ever African World Cup title is genuinely on the cards for the Atlas Lions.
Realistic floor: Round of 16 exit. If Morocco slip up against Scotland and only beat Haiti, they could still qualify but exit the Round of 16 to a Pot 1 side. That would represent a regression from Qatar 2022 but remain competitive.
Most likely outcome: Quarter-final exit. Morocco take care of Scotland and Haiti, finish first or second in Group C, navigate a manageable Round of 32, beat a mid-tier Round of 16 opponent, and lose in the quarter-final to a Pot 1 side. That would still represent Morocco's second consecutive World Cup quarter-final and confirm the Regragui era as the most sustained period of success in African football tournament history.
Sportsbet.io's recommended bet: Morocco to qualify from Group C at +135 is the strongest value on the board. The opening draw with Brazil banked a point, the Scotland and Haiti fixtures are winnable, and Regragui's setup is built for exactly this kind of tournament football. For higher-payoff options, Morocco to reach the semi-finals at +500 is value given the Qatar 2022 template, and Youssef En-Nesyri top Morocco tournament scorer at +180 is the cleanest player prop on the page.
Morocco World Cup 2026 FAQ
When does Morocco play their next World Cup 2026 match?
Morocco opened their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign against Brazil on Saturday, 13 June 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford (the match finished 1-1). Their next match is against Scotland on Friday, 19 June 2026, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, followed by Haiti on Wednesday, 24 June 2026, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
Which group is Morocco in at the World Cup 2026?
Morocco are in Group C at the FIFA World Cup 2026, alongside Brazil, Scotland, and Haiti.
Who is Morocco's head coach at the World Cup 2026?
Walid Regragui is Morocco's head coach. The 50-year-old French-Moroccan coach has been in charge since August 2022, taking over just three months before Qatar 2022. Regragui led the Atlas Lions to the 2022 World Cup semi-finals (Morocco's best-ever World Cup finish and the deepest run by any African nation in tournament history) and a fourth-place finish overall.
What are Morocco's odds to win the World Cup 2026?
Morocco are priced at +3300 (34.00) to win the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Sportsbet.io. To qualify from Group C, Morocco are +135, and to reach the Round of 16, -110.
What is the prediction for Scotland vs Morocco at the World Cup 2026?
Scotland vs Morocco on 19 June at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough is likely to decide the runner-up spot behind Brazil. Morocco are favourites at -180 against a Scotland side buoyed by their opening win over Haiti. Morocco's individual quality through Hakimi, Brahim Díaz, and En-Nesyri should prove decisive, but Scotland's organisation under Steve Clarke makes a Morocco win with both teams to score a sensible angle rather than a comfortable shutout.
Who is Morocco's star player at the World Cup 2026?
Achraf Hakimi is Morocco's captain and star player. The 27-year-old Paris Saint-Germain right-back won the 2025 UEFA Champions League and has 86 caps and 11 international goals for the Atlas Lions. Al-Hilal goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, Real Madrid attacking midfielder Brahim Díaz, and Fenerbahçe striker Youssef En-Nesyri are the squad's other standout names.
Has Morocco ever won the World Cup?
No, Morocco have never won the FIFA World Cup. Their best-ever finish remains the 4th-place result at Qatar 2022, where they lost the semi-final 2-0 to France and the third-place playoff 2-1 to Croatia. Morocco are the only African nation to ever reach a FIFA World Cup semi-final.
Where can I bet on Morocco at the World Cup 2026?
You can bet on every Morocco World Cup 2026 market on Sportsbet.io, including outright winners, group qualification, match results, player props on Achraf Hakimi, Yassine Bounou, Brahim Díaz, and Youssef En-Nesyri, and a wide range of Atlas Lions specials. Live in-play betting is available on all Morocco matches.
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A strong opening point against Brazil, the chance to follow up the Qatar 2022 semi-final run with another deep campaign, and a generation of elite European-league talent led by Achraf Hakimi, Yassine Bounou, Brahim Díaz, and Youssef En-Nesyri. Morocco's tournament continues against Scotland on 19 June at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough and closes against Haiti on 24 June at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Sportsbet.io will price every Morocco market, every player prop on Hakimi, Bono, Brahim, En-Nesyri, Amrabat, and the entire Atlas Lions squad, plus every in-play moment across the campaign.
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