2026-06-07
Morocco held 1-1 by Norway in final World Cup warm-up
Atlas Lions finish preparations unbeaten in 2026 but without a fully convincing send-off.
Group C · CAF · FIFA #8 · 51/1
Morocco
1827A gifted squad led by Hakimi enters Group C against Brazil under a rookie senior coach after Regragui's shock March exit and the toxic fallout of a stripped-then-awarded AFCON title.
Coach Mohamed Ouahbi (Moroccan) · since March 2026
Matches
Key players
- Achraf HakimiRB · Paris Saint-Germain
Captain and reigning CAF African Player of the Year; 11 goals and 14 assists last season
- Brahim DiazAM/FW · Real Madrid
Primary playmaker; AFCON 2025 Golden Boot winner with 5 goals
- Sofyan AmrabatDM · Real Betis
Combative midfield anchor and defensive screen
- Bilal El KhannoussAM · Stuttgart
Technical creator linking midfield and attack
- Ayyoub BouaddiCM · Lille
18-year-old prospect who switched allegiance from France's youth setup
- Noussair MazraouiDF · Manchester United
Versatile full-back, key to Ouahbi's back line
- Chemsdine TalbiW · Sunderland
Direct wide threat added to the attacking rotation
Injuries / doubts
- Nayef Aguerd (CB, Marseille) selected despite not playing since March due to injury - major fitness doubt
Recent form
| 2026-06-07 | Norway | 1-1 D | Friendly |
| 2026-06-02 | Madagascar | 4-0 W | Friendly |
| 2026-05-26 | Burundi | 5-0 W | Friendly |
| 2026-03-31 | Paraguay | 2-1 W | Friendly |
| 2026-03-27 | Ecuador | 1-1 D | Friendly |
| 2026-01-18 | Senegal | 3-0 W (awarded) | AFCON final |
News
2026-06-03
AFCON final fallout still hangs over Atlas Lions
Squad continues to deal with the psychological weight of the chaotic January final against Senegal, awarded to Morocco by CAF amid ongoing appeals.
2026-05-30
Ouahbi confirms final squad with Aguerd gamble
U20 World Cup-winning coach names his 26, including injured Nayef Aguerd despite three months without a match.
2026-03-15
Ouahbi replaces Regragui as Morocco coach
Walid Regragui's shock exit less than three months before the World Cup signals internal discord; U20 boss promoted to senior role.