[Mondial 2026] Présentation des équipes africaines : Le Maroc, un géant qui nourrit de grandes ambitions
A historic semi-finalist at the 2022 World Cup, Morocco approaches the 2026 edition with high ambitions. Driven by a talented generation and the recent successes of their youth teams, the Atlas Lions aim to solidify their place among the world's best footballing nations before hosting the 2030 World Cup.
As the first African nation to reach the semi-finals of a World Cup, Morocco will approach the 2026 edition with high ambitions. Building on its recent successes and boasting a talented generation of players, the Kingdom hopes to solidify its status among the world's footballing elite.
Morocco's history in the World Cup dates back to 1970, with their first appearance in Mexico. Since then, the Atlas Lions have achieved several important milestones. In 1986, they became the first African team to reach the round of 16 of a World Cup, finishing top of a tough group that included Portugal, England, and Poland.
After participating in the 1994 edition in the United States and the 1998 edition in France, Morocco is preparing to compete in its seventh World Cup. This regular presence on the international stage, including three consecutive qualifications, testifies to the steady progress of Moroccan football.
The Moroccan national team also arrives buoyed by the remarkable performances of its youth teams. In 2025, Morocco won the U17 Africa Cup of Nations and the U20 World Cup, successes that illustrate the quality of the training program undertaken for several years.
At the senior team level, the coach can rely on a rich and experienced squad. Between talents from the diaspora and locally trained players, the Atlas Lions have an impressive pool of talent. Key players like Achraf Hakimi, Yassine Bounou, Ismaël Saibari, Ayyoub Bouaddi, and Neil El Aynaoui give Morocco the means to compete with the best teams in the world.
Having already automatically qualified for the 2030 edition as co-hosts alongside Spain and Portugal, Morocco aims for a strong showing in North America. A top-level performance at the 2026 World Cup would be ideal preparation before hosting the world's most prestigious football competition in four years' time.
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