The coach of the Roja displays his ambitions for the next World Cup. In an interview with the daily newspaper AS , Luis de la Fuente said he is convinced that Spain can win the supreme title next year, while designating Morocco as one of the most serious rivals, not sparing his praise for the quality of the Moroccan squad.
It is a natural selection by money that is announced in the United States . The prices to follow the Atlas Lions during the next World Cup have just been released and the bill is exorbitant. For the expected clash against Brazil, prices are soaring, causing the anger of fans who feel excluded from the party.
Brazil is already trembling in the face of the Atlas Lions. The legend Ronaldo Nazário qualifies the game of Morocco as "wonderful" but warns the Seleção: this duel in New York will be the absolute trap of group C for the five-time world champions.
The Atlas Lions do not want to arrive unarmed against Brazil. To prepare for this top-level duel, the Federation is negotiating behind the scenes a friendly match against Ecuador as early as March, a dress rehearsal confirmed by the opposing coach who considers the agreement imminent.
Moroccan fans can prepare their trip to the American East Coast. FIFA has unveiled the detailed schedule of the Atlas Lions for the 2026 World Cup, with the highlight being an inaugural prestigious duel against Brazil in New York.
The draw for the 2026 World Cup revives the old demons of Scotland. The prospect of facing Morocco chills the British press, who see the Atlas Lions as a "bogey team" capable of inflicting a new historic correction after the trauma of 1998.
The draw for the 2026 World Cup has revived old memories for Moroccan football. By inheriting Brazil and Scotland in their group, Morocco is facing a configuration almost identical to that of 1998, a coincidence that coach Walid Regragui intends to exploit to motivate his troops.
Carlo Ancelotti does not hide his concern. While Group C seems manageable on paper, the Brazilian coach identifies Morocco as the major obstacle for the top spot, brushing aside Scotland and Haiti to focus on the Hakimi threat.
After his team’s elimination during the 2026 World Cup Intercontinental Playoffs, Eric Chelle, the Nigeria coach, accuses DR Congo of having practiced voodoo during the penalty shootout (1-1, 4-3 on penalties).
Ignored by Belgium, Moncef Zekri has finally decided to play for Morocco, with whom he won the U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) this year, and he dreams of going to the 2026 World Cup. On the club side, the young talent is on the radar of several top European clubs, but he prefers to continue his adventure at KV Malines.
The group draw for the 2026 World Cup scheduled from June 11, 2026 to July 19 in the United States, Mexico and Canada has not yet been revealed, but there is a strong chance that Morocco - a semi-finalist at the 2022 Qatar World Cup - will inherit an easy group.
The Moroccan national football team has won its 16th consecutive victory by defeating Congo-Brazzaville with a score of one goal to zero. This success, obtained on the pitch of the Moulay Abdellah complex, allows the Atlas Lions to break the world record they had co-held with Spain since 2009.