Two months before the 2026 World Cup, Morocco displays its ambition to dethrone France

During an exchange with his French counterpart Philippe Diallo and Minister Nicolas Forissier, Fouzi Lekjaa congratulated the Blues for their world number one ranking before warning: "It won’t last long, we’re going to compete to occupy the top spot in the future". France recently regained the lead in the ranking after their victories against Brazil and Colombia in March, taking advantage of Spain’s surprise draw against Egypt.

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Currently eighth in the FIFA ranking, Morocco remains the only Arab nation present in the world top 10. This solid position is the result of its historic run to the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The Atlas Lions continue to gain strength, driven by an ambition to compete with the greatest European and South American nations over the long term.

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The schedule for the 2026 World Cup is already set for the two teams. Morocco will make their debut in the competition on June 13, 2026 with a clash against Brazil. For its part, the French team will start its tournament on June 16, 2026 against Senegal. These first matches will be crucial to confirm Fouzi Lekjaa’s ambitions to see Morocco seize the world throne.