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Morocco · FIFA World Cup 2026 · Group C
Founded1956
World Cup GroupBrazil, Haiti, Scotland
NicknameThe Atlas Lions
HonoursAfrica Cup of Nations winners, World Cup semi-finalists 2022
2026 FinishQuarter-finals

The pride of North African football. Morocco arrived at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with history, confidence and one of the strongest tournament identities in the game. Drawn in Group C alongside Brazil, Haiti and Scotland, the Atlas Lions went unbeaten through the group, knocked out the Netherlands and Canada, and reached a second World Cup quarter-final in a row before losing 2-0 to France.

History

Morocco have become one of the most respected national teams in world football. The Atlas Lions made history in 2022 by becoming the first African nation to reach a FIFA World Cup semi-final, beating major European sides and capturing the imagination of supporters across Africa, the Arab world and beyond.

That 2022 run changed Morocco's football reputation forever. No longer just a dangerous outsider, Morocco now arrive at tournaments with expectation. Their success was built on defensive strength, emotional intensity, tactical discipline and players with serious quality across Europe's top leagues.

The 2026 World Cup proved that 2022 was not a one-off. Morocco drew 1-1 with Brazil, beat Scotland 1-0 and beat Haiti 4-2 to finish second in Group C on seven points, level with Brazil. In the Round of 32 they beat the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw, then beat hosts Canada 3-0 in the last 16, before France ended the run with a 2-0 quarter-final win.

World Cup Group Opponents

Brazil were Morocco's opening opponents and the headline test in Group C. With five World Cup titles and a squad packed with attacking quality, Brazil are never just another game. Morocco took an early lead and came away with a 1-1 draw.

Scotland brought history, intensity and one of the loudest travelling supports in the tournament. Morocco scored inside two minutes and showed the composure to hold on for a 1-0 win.

Haiti completed Group C and brought one of the most powerful underdog stories at the World Cup. They scored twice, but Morocco won 4-2 to secure a place in the knockout rounds.

Kit History & Colours

Red, green and white — Morocco's national-team colours are bold, clean and instantly tied to the Moroccan flag. The red home shirt is usually the main identity, often detailed with green and white to create one of the strongest looks in African football.

Morocco shirts are excellent mystery pulls because they carry real football meaning. The Atlas Lions now represent World Cup history, African pride and a modern team capable of beating elite opponents. For fans opening a World Cup Mystery Shirt Box, Morocco is the kind of country that feels stylish, meaningful and dangerous all at once.

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Notable Player

Featured Player
Achraf Hakimi
Morocco's captain, global superstar and one of the best full-backs in world football. Achraf Hakimi brings speed, leadership, attacking threat and elite-level experience from the very top of the European game. He was one of the faces of Morocco's historic 2022 World Cup run and remains the player most closely linked with the Atlas Lions' modern rise. Alongside names such as Sofyan Amrabat, Noussair Mazraoui, Nayef Aguerd, Brahim Díaz, Bilal El Khannouss, Chadi Riad and Ayyoub Bouaddi, Morocco had a squad with experience, technical quality and future-star energy.

National Team Links

Facts checked: 22 October 2026.


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