Morocco in the 2026 World Cup: A New Generation Dreams of Repeating the Achievement

The Moroccan national team enters the 2026 World Cup finals with great ambitions following their historic achievement in the Qatar 2022 World Cup, where they became the first African team to reach the semi-finals.

The "Atlas Lions" are participating in the tournament this time under the leadership of the new coach Mohamed Wahbi, who took on the role last March, aiming to develop the team and maintain its competitive identity.

The Moroccan national team relies on a flexible playing style that often starts with a 4-2-3-1 formation, granting significant offensive freedom to captain Achraf Hakimi on the right flank.

The two friendly matches against Ecuador and Paraguay showed positive signs that the players have understood the new coach's ideas, despite the short period of working with him before the start of the tournament.

The team includes a group of its top stars who have led a successful journey in recent years, headed by Achraf Hakimi, Yassine Bounou, Sofyan Amrabat, and Nayef Aguerd, along with playmaker Brahim Diaz, who is expected to be one of the key figures in the team's offensive creativity. The squad also features several young faces, most notably Ayoub Bouaddi.

Morocco will face a tough test in Group C, which includes Brazil, Scotland, and Haiti. Despite the strong competition, many believe that the Moroccan team has the necessary capabilities to advance past the first round and go far in the tournament, relying on the experience of its stars and the stability of its football project, which has made it one of the most prominent teams in the world outside Europe and South America.