2026 World Cup: Key Dates Morocco Must Know

The global governing body has set decisive deadlines for the tournament co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico running from June 11 to July 19. Technical staff will need to submit an expanded roster comprising between 35 and 55 players by May 13, 2026 at the latest. This initial selection will provide substantial flexibility before May 25, the date when called-up players will join training camps to begin intensive physical and tactical preparation.

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The final selection will take place on June 1, 2026 with the submission of official rosters containing between 23 and 26 players. These dates prove crucial for technical staff facing fierce internal competition. The priority is making the right final choices to "form a balanced team capable of achieving positive results at the World Cup."

This selection phase will precede Morocco’s entry into the competition. The Atlas Lions will begin their group stage with a match against Brazil on June 13, 2026 at 11 p.m., at MetLife Stadium located in New Jersey. The national team will then face Scotland on matchday two, scheduled for June 19 at 11 p.m. at Gillette Stadium in Boston.

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The conclusion of this first round will unfold against Haiti. Moroccan players will play this final group stage match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, located in Atlanta. This last group phase confrontation will also kick off at 11 p.m.