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Morocco 2026 Home Kit
Red Puma shirt with green star detailing referencing the Moroccan flag, worn during the historic 2022 semi-final run.
Morocco National Football Team at World Cup 2026
The Atlas Lions return to the World Cup just four years after their historic 2022 semi-final — Africa's greatest World Cup performance — under a new coach in Mohamed Ouahbi after Walid Regragui's departure. Achraf Hakimi leads the team into a Group C draw alongside Brazil, Scotland, and Haiti.
The Morocco national football team enters the 2026 FIFA World Cup carrying the legacy of Qatar 2022 — still the greatest World Cup performance by any African nation — under new head coach Mohamed Ouahbi, who replaced Walid Regragui on March 5, 2026. Ouahbi, who led Morocco's U-20 side to win the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2025, faces the challenge of building on the Atlas Lions' momentum while integrating younger talent alongside experienced leaders. Morocco's Group C battle against Brazil will be one of the most anticipated confrontations in the group stage, with standings tracked live on our World Cup 2026 standings .
Achraf Hakimi at Paris Saint-Germain remains the team captain and the most elite player in the squad — a world-class right-back who contributes more goals and assists than almost any defender in European football. Yassine Bounou is an experienced goalkeeper option with Champions League pedigree. The squad announcement is scheduled for May 21, 2026, with a training camp starting May 25 followed by a final preparation friendly against Norway. Full match details are on the match schedule .
Morocco Standings and Ranking
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| 2026 World Cup Qualification | CAF — qualified directly |
| World Cup Group | Group C (Brazil, Scotland, Haiti) |
| Major Honours | 1x Africa Cup of Nations (1976), 2022 World Cup Semi-final |
| Current FIFA Ranking | 8th (April 2026) |
| Highest-Ever FIFA Ranking | 8th |
| World Cup Appearances | 7 (including 2026) |
| Best World Cup Result | Semi-final (2022) |
Morocco Squad and Tactics
Morocco Current Squad
FWC LIVE's current MAR squad tracker highlights the players called up for the March 2026 international window. Final FIFA 26-man tournament rosters will be confirmed by May 2026.
Goalkeepers
1
MAR
GK
Yassine Bounou
Al-Hilal
12
MAR
GK
Munir Mohamedi
RS Berkane
22
MAR
GK
Mehdi Benabid
Wydad Casablanca
Defenders
2
MAR
DF
Achraf Hakimi
PSG
3
MAR
DF
Noussair Mazraoui
Manchester United
5
MAR
DF
Nayef Aguerd
Real Sociedad
14
MAR
DF
Chadi Riad
Crystal Palace
4
MAR
DF
Issa Diop
Fulham
25
MAR
DF
Yahia Attiyat Allah
Al Ahly
Midfielders
4
MAR
MF
Sofyan Amrabat
Fenerbahçe
8
MAR
MF
Azzedine Ounahi
Girona
23
MAR
MF
Bilal El Khannouss
Stuttgart
10
MAR
MF
Ismael Saibari
PSV
21
MAR
MF
Amine Adli
Bournemouth
Forwards
10
MAR
FW
Brahim Díaz
Real Madrid
7
MAR
FW
Hakim Ziyech
Galatasaray
19
MAR
FW
Youssef En-Nesyri
Fenerbahçe
16
MAR
FW
Abde Ezzalzouli
Real Betis
9
MAR
FW
Soufiane Rahimi
Al-Ain
20
MAR
FW
Ayoub El Kaabi
Olympiacos
Playing Style
Ouahbi is expected to broadly maintain the defensive organization and disciplined defensive block that Regragui built so successfully at Qatar 2022. The Atlas Lions under the previous system were almost impossible to beat — absorbing pressure, defending deep, and then exploding forward through Hakimi's overlapping runs and Ziyech's creative moments from the left. That identity is built on individual quality and collective discipline rather than tactical gimmickry.
Amrabat's defensive midfield authority is the key that holds the entire system together — his ability to read transition moments, win the ball, and distribute quickly is what allows Morocco to defend with relatively few numbers and still feel secure. Hakimi's contributions from right-back define who Morocco are in attack, and En-Nesyri's aerial threat on set-pieces has been a consistent source of goals. The new coach's integration of U-20 talent alongside the established core is the main tactical question heading into the tournament.
Head Coach: Mohamed Ouahbi
Ouahbi was appointed on March 5, 2026, replacing Walid Regragui. He gained international recognition by leading Morocco's Under-20 team to win the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2025 — a result that established his credentials and accelerated his appointment to the senior role. His first matches in charge — a 1–1 draw with Ecuador and a 2–1 win over Paraguay in March 2026 — gave a positive initial indication of the system he plans to build for the tournament.
OUAHBI
Head Coach
Mohamed Ouahbi
World Cup 2026 head coach
Team Facts
- Group C — Morocco face Brazil, Scotland, and Haiti. The Brazil fixture is the decisive group match that will determine whether Morocco advance as group winners or runners-up.
- New coach since March 2026 — Ouahbi's appointment just months before the tournament means the squad will enter the group stage still adapting to a new system and leadership style.
- 2022 semi-finalists — Morocco's historic 2022 semi-final run remains the benchmark for African football at the World Cup. Repeating or exceeding that result is the ambition for 2026.
Morocco Probable Lineup (4-1-4-1)
| Position | Likely Option |
|---|---|
| GK | Yassine Bounou |
| Defenders | Achraf Hakimi, Nayef Aguerd, Romain Saïss, Noussair Mazraoui |
| Midfielders | Sofyan Amrabat, Azzedine Ounahi, Hakim Ziyech, Sofiane Boufal |
| Attackers | Youssef En-Nesyri |
Morocco Team Kits (2026)
Puma supplies Morocco's 2026 World Cup kits. The red home shirt — echoing the Moroccan national flag — has become one of the most iconic African kit designs in worldwide football since the 2022 Qatar tournament. The 2026 range maintains that identity with Puma's performance fabric technology designed for tournament conditions.
Away Kit
Morocco 2026 Away Kit
White Puma shirt with red and green accent detailing.
Goalkeeper Kit
Morocco 2026 Goalkeeper Kit
Morocco's official 2026 goalkeeper kit is now available in the current tournament cycle.
Kit Design Details
- Home — Red Puma shirt with green star detailing referencing the Moroccan flag, worn during the historic 2022 semi-final run.
- Away — White Puma shirt with red and green accent detailing.
- Third — yet to be confirmed for the 2026 tournament cycle.
- Goalkeeper — Morocco's official 2026 goalkeeper kit is now available in the current tournament cycle.
Morocco 2026 Style, Strengths, and Tournament Outlook
Morocco enter the 2026 World Cup ranked 8th globally as one of the most respected teams in the tournament field after their stunning 2022 semi-final campaign. The combination of Hakimi's individual brilliance, Amrabat's defensive authority, and Ziyech's creativity gives Morocco the quality to compete against any group stage opponent. The coaching change this close to the tournament is a genuine risk factor, but the squad's experienced core has the resilience and collective knowledge to maintain the system that made them so difficult to defeat in Qatar.
Group C is significant — Brazil is the group's overwhelming favorite, but Morocco's defensive structure is the type of organized, low-block system that has proven capable of stunning bigger teams in major tournaments. If they can manage the Brazil fixture and take maximum points against Scotland and Haiti, Morocco can emerge from the group to make another FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout run that could once again capture the imagination of the entire African continent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Morocco's head coach for World Cup 2026?
Mohamed Ouahbi is Morocco's head coach, appointed March 5, 2026, replacing Walid Regragui. He previously led Morocco's U-20 team to win the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2025.
Is Achraf Hakimi playing at World Cup 2026?
Yes. Hakimi at PSG is team captain and Morocco's most important player. He was included in the first squad under Ouahbi and remains central to all of Morocco's attacking plans from right-back.
What group is Morocco in at World Cup 2026?
Morocco are in Group C alongside Brazil, Scotland, and Haiti. The match against Brazil is the defining group fixture, with Scotland and Haiti as the winnable matches that should secure Morocco's advancement.
What is Morocco's current FIFA ranking?
Morocco are ranked 8th in the FIFA World Rankings as of April 2026 — Africa's highest-ranked nation heading into the 2026 World Cup.
Who makes the Morocco 2026 World Cup kit?
Puma supplies Morocco's 2026 World Cup kits. The iconic red home shirt referencing the Moroccan national flag has become one of the most recognized African kit designs globally after the 2022 semi-final campaign.
Conclusion
Morocco arrive at the 2026 World Cup with a coaching change that introduces uncertainty at the squad's strategic level, but with enough individual quality, collective experience, and tactical identity to make another deep tournament run. Hakimi's elite right-back attacking from the right side, Amrabat's midfield control, and a well-organized defensive system that tortured Spain, Portugal, and France in 2022 gives the Atlas Lions every ingredient to challenge Brazil and compete for a quarter-final or beyond.