Morocco’s World Cup dream returns to the spotlight on Saturday as the Atlas Lions take on five-time champions Brazil in a heavyweight showdown that could set the tone for their entire FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign.
Four years after making history as the first African nation to reach a World Cup semi-final, Morocco step back onto football’s biggest stage carrying renewed belief and the hopes of a continent eager to see another deep run.
The Group C encounter will be played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, part of the New York metropolitan area, with kick-off scheduled for 22:00 GMT.
Slovenian referee Slavko Vinčić will take charge of a contest that pits Africa’s standout performers from Qatar 2022 against the most successful nation in World Cup history.
With 10 African nations competing at a World Cup for the first time, Morocco arrive in the United States determined to show that
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