With this sixth win in as many matches, Walid Regragui’s men secured their ticket to the World Cup with two games still to play. They sit comfortably at the top of their group with 18 points, far ahead of Tanzania in second place with 10.
A continuation of the 2022 World Cup breakthrough
Three years after their historic run in Qatar, where Morocco became the first African and Arab nation to reach the semi-finals, Achraf Hakimi and his teammates are proving that success was no accident.
The qualification campaign has been flawless, with 19 goals scored in six matches and none conceded. Blending youthful energy with veteran leadership, the national team capitalized on its momentum and growing experience. For coach Walid Regragui, this achievement reflects years of hard work, both on the pitch and behind the scenes, combined with the unwavering support of Moroccan fans.
Speaking after the Niger match, Regragui emphasized that the goal now is to finish the qualifiers with a perfect record before turning full focus to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, which Morocco will host. He highlighted the healthy competition within the squad and the balance between emerging talent and experienced leaders.
A squad built for greatness
The team boasts some of the game’s brightest names: Achraf Hakimi, Brahim Diaz, Yassine Bounou, Sofyan Amrabat, and Youssef En-Nesyri, alongside rising stars like Bilal El Khannous, Eliesse Ben Seghir, and Ilias Akhomach. With such depth and tactical maturity, the Atlas Lions have shown their ability to adapt and impose their style against any opponent.
This success also reflects Morocco’s long-term investment in player development and modern sports infrastructure, which has elevated the national team to one of the most competitive sides on the continent.
More than just qualification
Morocco’s return to the World Cup goes beyond sporting achievement. It is part of a broader footballing vision as the Kingdom prepares to host the Africa Cup of Nations in 2025 and, alongside Spain and Portugal, the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
For supporters, this qualification fuels big dreams: not only to confirm Morocco’s status as Africa’s leading team, but also to aim even higher in a tournament that, for the first time, will bring together 48 nations.
A date with history
The 2026 edition will mark Morocco’s seventh World Cup appearance and their third in a row, following previous participations in 1970, 1986, 1994, 1998, 2018, and 2022.
Backed by unmatched popular support, strengthened by the lessons of Qatar, and confident in their identity as a rising power, the Atlas Lions will step onto football’s biggest stage determined to prove that they now belong among the world’s most respected and feared national teams.
Editorial team/le7tv