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Morocco prepares for World Cup opener against Brazil

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 1:35 PM

Last updated Jun 10, 2026

Morocco prepares for World Cup opener against Brazil

Summary

The Moroccan football team is set to begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Brazil on June 13 in New Jersey. Following a historic run to the semifinals in 2022, Morocco enters the tournament with high hopes despite the departure of head coach Walid Regragui. Yassine Bounou and Achraf Hakimi are key players in a squad that retained much of its successful core. The team dominated the CAF qualifying stage, finishing with 24 points. Their group also includes Scotland and Haiti.

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By the Numbers

•Morocco reached the 2022 World Cup semifinals, a historic first for Africa.
•Team captain Achraf Hakimi leads a squad with significant experience.
•New head coach Mohamed Ouahbi aims to maintain the team's momentum.
•Morocco finished qualifying with eight wins and zero defeats.
•They face Brazil, Scotland, and Haiti in Group C.

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The Moroccan football team arrive at the 2026 FIFA World Cup carrying something heavier than expectations. It’s legacy. Four years ago in Qatar, they became the first African nation ever to reach a ...
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