Morocco’s Lions Chase World Record in Congo Showdown

The Moroccan team has equaled the world record for the longest consecutive international winning streak, previously held by the Spanish team between 2008 and 2009, after their (1-0) victory over Bahrain in a friendly match. If they win the match against Congo, scheduled for Tuesday, October 14 in Rabat, they will set a new record by becoming the first team in history to achieve sixteen consecutive victories. A record previously held by Spain (2008-2009) and Germany. To achieve this, Morocco must redouble their efforts. Their last victory, obtained at the last minute, is far from convincing the supporters: sterile domination in the first half (0-0 despite 70% possession), limited offensive efficiency (8 shots on target out of 18), etc.

Walid Regragui will have to find the necessary combinations to win this last match of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers by a large score. A minimum service could cost the Atlas Lions dearly. They must evacuate their "overconfidence". "After the Asian ’low block’ of Bahrain, it’s time for an ’African wall’ - more physical, rougher - that will test the Lions’ ability to find the gap. A big win (3-0 or more) would reinforce the positive momentum and send a clear message to the already qualified continental rivals (Algeria, Egypt). Conversely, another laborious match could undermine collective confidence a few months before the big competition," analyzes Le Matin. The Moroccan team’s coach is expected to "find the balance between experimentation and efficiency."

It is a question for Regragui of exploiting the flanks with the speed of Hakimi and the power of Masina, of varying the approaches with long-range shots and deep runs from El Kaabi or En-Nesyri, while ensuring intelligent management of rotations. A big win against Congo, a disciplined but limited team, still at zero points in Group E, on the eve of the CAN Morocco, will allow the Atlas Lions to finish their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign in style and reassure Moroccan supporters.