Morocco Becomes First African Team to Reach Quarterfinals Twice in a Row

Morocco continues to solidify its place in the annals of football history, securing a spot in the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup after a convincing 3-0 victory over Canada in the Round of 16, adding another historic achievement to its World Cup journey.

The "Atlas Lions" are now the first African team to reach the quarterfinals in two consecutive World Cups, having previously accomplished this feat in the 2022 Qatar World Cup, where they advanced to the semifinals, a milestone never achieved by any African or Arab team before.

Additionally, Morocco has set a new record as the first African team to reach the quarterfinals on two occasions in the tournament's history, surpassing the achievements of Cameroon in 1990, Senegal in 2002, and Ghana in 2010, all of which had only one appearance in this round.

This achievement further cements Morocco's status as the African team with the best World Cup record, combining a semifinal appearance in 2022 with a second consecutive quarterfinal berth in 2026, confirming the continuity of the football project that has placed the "Atlas Lions" among the elite national teams worldwide.

Morocco will continue its journey in the tournament by facing the winner of the match between France and Paraguay in the quarterfinals, aiming to keep writing history and take another step towards the dream of global glory.