The Moroccan national team's chances of qualifying for the Round of 16 in the Africa Cup of Nations depend on the position they finish in during the group stage within Group A, given the tournament format that grants advancement spots to the teams finishing first and second, as well as the four best third-placed teams.

If the Moroccan national team finishes the group stage at the top of Group A, they will face one of the third-placed teams ranked among the best third-placed teams in the Round of 16, according to the overall ranking determined after all group matches conclude. This match is scheduled to take place on Sunday, January 4, at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.

If the "Atlas Lions" finish in second place, they will face the runner-up of Group C in the same round. This group includes strong teams such as Nigeria and Tunisia, indicating a tough and unpredictable match. This game will take place on Saturday, January 3, at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca.

If the Moroccan national team finishes the group stage in third place and qualifies as one of the four best third-placed teams, their path in the round of 16 will lead them to face one of the group winners, according to the official distribution adopted by the African Football Confederation.

In this scenario, the leader of Group 3 may face off at the Fez stadium, or the leader of Group 2 at the Agadir stadium, depending on the final group standings.

All of these scenarios remain dependent on the results of the final group stage matches, the number of points, and goal difference. However, what is certain is that the ranking of the Moroccan national team will be a decisive factor in determining the identity of their opponent and the venue of the next round's match, in a tournament held on Moroccan soil with strong fan support and high ambitions to continue the journey successfully in the knockout stages.