Mayor of New York: Morocco as the Champion of the 2026 World Cup

In a remarkable statement that sparked widespread interaction, Zahran Mamdani, the mayor of New York City, nominated the Moroccan national team to win the 2026 World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Mamdani's statements came during an interview with "The Guardian" newspaper, where he made a surprising prediction about the tournament's course, asserting that the Moroccan team is capable of reaching the final match and even surpassing the French team to win the world title.

The upcoming World Cup edition is considered one of the most prominent in the tournament's history, as it kicks off on June 11 and lasts for over a month, featuring 48 teams for the first time, with the final match scheduled for July 19, 2026.

In terms of competition, the Moroccan national team is in Group C alongside Brazil, Scotland, and Haiti. They will begin their tournament journey with a strong match against the Brazilian team on June 13.

The fans are eagerly anticipating Morocco's participation in this expanded edition of the World Cup, with high hopes of maintaining a strong presence on the global stage and repeating historical achievements.

In the same context, Zahran Mamdani stated that the Moroccan national team has the potential to go far in the tournament, considering that reaching the final and winning against France is not out of the question given the team's development.

The upcoming tournament is expected to bring many surprises, especially with the participation of 48 teams and the expansion of the competition in what is described as the largest edition in the history of the World Cup.