Morocco World Cup 2026 preparation schedule friendlies

The player gathering will begin at the Maâmoura complex from May 22 to 25. Following this, Morocco will host Burundi at home on May 26, then Madagascar on June 2. These confrontations will allow testing of the physical power and commitment characteristic of African football, while testing the squad leaders, substitutes and young talents. The coach will reveal his final squad on May 29, on the eve of the deadline set on May 30 by FIFA, which coincides with the Champions League final. Preliminary lists comprising 35 to 55 names were previously submitted on May 11.

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From June 3, the delegation will fly to the United States to establish its headquarters in New York. Four days later, on June 7, the team will face Norway at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey. This test against a European school, recognized for its defensive solidity and rapid transitions, constitutes the most difficult technical and physical challenge of this preparation. This anticipated trip across the Atlantic will favor player acclimatization to long journeys, jet lag as well as the atmosphere of North American stadiums.

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Following this adjustment phase, the selection will officially begin its world tournament in Group C. The first clash is scheduled for Saturday, June 13 against Brazil at New York/New Jersey stadium, at 11 p.m. Moroccan time. The journey will continue against Scotland on Friday, June 20 in Boston, at the same time. The national team will finally close its group stage by facing Haiti on Wednesday, June 25, at Atlanta stadium.

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