Morocco aims for more success in the 2026 World Cup after semifinal run
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: May 30, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated May 30, 2026

Morocco’s national soccer team is preparing for the 2026 World Cup, aiming to build on their historic semifinal appearance at the Qatar 2022 tournament. Under coach Mohamed Ouahbi, the team is focused on replicating their past success as they head into the tournament starting June 11. The team's recent performance has raised expectations among fans and analysts alike. Morocco is looking to leverage their experience in international competitions as they compete against top teams.
- •Morocco reached the semifinals in Qatar 2022.
- •Mohamed Ouahbi is the head coach.
- •The 2026 World Cup starts on June 11.
- •Morocco aims to replicate their previous success.
- 3:00 PMThe Guardian Sport — Morocco World Cup 2026 team guide
"Expectations were raised after a first semi-final at Qatar 2022 and Mohamed Ouahbi’s side will hope history can repeat itself This article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 48 countries who qualified. theguardian.com is running previews from three countries each day in the run-up to the tournament kicking off on 11 June. Continue reading...
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