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Mohamed Ouahbi embraces responsibility as Morocco prepares for World Cup quarter-final

Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi says he is motivated by responsibility rather than pressure as he leads the Atlas Lions into a new chapter, insisting that the national team's ambitions extend beyond the legacy of its historic FIFA World Cup run in 2022. Speaking to French football magazine Onze......

Atlas Lions defeat Netherlands and continue their journey in the 2026 World Cup

Morocco continues its adventure in the 2026 World Cup. After a particularly hard-fought match against the Netherlands, the Atlas Lions secured their ticket to the Round of 16 by winning in the penalty shootout (1-1, 3-2 on penalties), following 120 minutes filled with intensity. The Moroccans will now......

Achraf Hakimi leads Morocco into a new era of World Cup ambition

As Morocco prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Achraf Hakimi stands at the heart of a national team that has transformed from an outsider into a genuine contender on the international stage. Four years after Morocco’s historic run to the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup, expectations surrounding......

World Cup 2026 hidden factors could decide team outcomes

The 2026 World Cup is expected to be shaped not only by tactics and individual talent but also by a set of invisible factors that influence performance at the highest level. Medical and sports specialists warn that preparation will extend far beyond the pitch, as teams confront physical and environmental......

FRMF president fouzi lekjaa must wait until september for fourth term bid

The president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation will have to wait until September before he can officially run for a fourth term at the head of the institution. His current third mandate is reaching its end, but the electoral process has not yet been opened, delaying any formal candidacy. The......

Morocco football federation and national airports authority sign strategic partnership

The Royal Moroccan Football Federation and the National Airports Office signed a strategic partnership agreement on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Rabat-Salé Airport, marking a significant step in institutional cooperation aimed at improving the travel experience and logistical support for Morocco's......

Moroccans celebrate historic football triumph with nationwide jubilation

Moroccans across the nation took to the streets in celebration following the Atlas Lions' thrilling semifinal victory over Nigeria in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. In Rabat, where the match took place at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, vast crowds gathered in public spaces, illuminating the city......

Morocco advances to CAN final after penalty shootout triumph over Nigeria

In a gripping semifinal at the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, Morocco secured their place in the final by defeating Nigeria 4-2 in a tense penalty shootout, following a goalless draw after extra time. The match, held in Rabat, delivered high-intensity action from the outset, with both teams vying for control......

Morocco celebrates historic CAN 2025 semifinal qualification

Morocco’s 2-0 victory over Cameroon in the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2025 quarterfinals has sparked nationwide celebrations, as the Lions of the Atlas reached the semifinals for the first time in 21 years. Across the country, fans erupted with joy, waving red and green flags, sounding car horns,......