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Mohammed VI Football Academy strengthens Morocco’s long-term rise as a global football powerhouse

Morocco's sustained emergence among football's elite is the result of a long-term strategy centered on youth development, infrastructure investment and institutional continuity, with the Mohammed VI Football Academy playing a pivotal role in shaping the country's modern football ecosystem. That......

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......

Achraf Hakimi thanks HM King Mohammed VI for continued support of Moroccan football

Achraf Hakimi, captain of Morocco's national football team, has expressed his appreciation to HM king Mohammed VI for what he described as the monarch's sustained commitment to the development of football in the country. In a message shared on his social media accounts, Hakimi credited......

2026 World Cup: Morocco Dominates Canada (3-0) and Advances to Quarterfinals

The Atlas Lions continue their remarkable journey in the 2026 World Cup. Morocco asserted its authority against Canada (3-0) this Saturday at the NRG Stadium in Houston, securing their spot in the quarterfinals. Azzedine Ounahi scored a brace in the 50th and 82nd minutes, before Soufiane Rahimi sealed......

Morocco Launches Special Air Bridge to Transport Fans to Houston for Canada Clash

Morocco has announced a special aviation initiative aimed at transporting thousands of fans to Houston, Texas, ahead of the national team’s crucial World Cup 2026 knockout-stage match against Canada. Royal Air Maroc confirmed the launch of a dedicated air bridge consisting of 12 direct flights......

FIFA praises Morocco after dramatic victory over the Netherlands at the 2026 World Cup

Morocco continued its remarkable 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign by securing a dramatic victory over the Netherlands, earning a place in the Round of 16 after a tense penalty shootout. The official website of FIFA described the encounter as a true football battle, highlighting the determination, resilience,......

Morocco strengthens its status among the world's top football teams after World Cup breakthrough

Morocco has continued to reinforce its reputation as one of the world's leading football nations after advancing to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 with an impressive victory over the Netherlands. The latest performance has drawn widespread international praise, with analysts highlighting the......

Ronald Koeman resigns as Netherlands coach after World Cup exit against Morocco

Ronald Koeman has stepped down as head coach of the Netherlands national football team following the country's elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a dramatic defeat to Morocco. The Dutch Football Association confirmed that Koeman decided to end his tenure one day after the Netherlands......

Morocco to face Canada in World Cup round of 16 after dramatic victory over the Netherlands

Morocco has secured its place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after overcoming the Netherlands in a dramatic knockout clash that showcased the team's resilience, discipline, and determination. The Atlas Lions advanced following a tense penalty shootout, keeping alive their hopes of......