Morocco World Cup 2026: Tough Road to Final Awaits

After finishing second in Group C with seven points — the result of a draw against Brazil (1-1) and victories over Scotland (1-0) and Haiti (4-2) — Achraf Hakimi’s teammates are getting down to business. The first obstacle looms in the night from Monday to Tuesday in Monterrey: Ronald Koeman’s Netherlands. If they defeat the leaders of Group F, the Round of 16 scheduled for July 4 in Houston will pit them against Canada or South Africa, who face off this Sunday in Los Angeles.

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It is from the quarterfinals onward that the continental powerhouses will stand in their way. On July 9 at Gillette Stadium in Boston, the Moroccan national team will potentially face a European heavyweight from the clashes between France, Sweden, Germany and Paraguay. The difficulty will reach its peak in case of qualification for the semifinal on July 14 in Dallas. This portion of the bracket is full of formidable nations, notably including Spain, Portugal, Belgium and Croatia.

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Getting through this succession of Top 10 world teams would open the doors to a historic final. The tournament’s final match is scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The national team could face Brazil again, take on Argentina, the defending champions, or challenge Harry Kane’s England. In case of a semifinal defeat, the third-place playoff will be played the day before, July 18 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, recalling the remarkable run of the Qatar edition.