The Morocco faces Canada again this Saturday in Houston with a place in the World Cup 2026 quarter-finals at stake. But this time, the Lions of the Atlas are no longer advancing in the shadows. Their greatest adversary could be this new favorite status they must now assume.
The Atlas Lions are entering the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup. To reach the final, Mohamed Ouahbi’s men will have to overcome a formidable bracket, dotted with the greatest powers of European football .
Scorer against Haiti, Soufiane Rahimi did not hide his emotion. After the match, Achraf Hakimi reflected on this powerful moment, recalling the Moroccan player’s journey and the place he holds within the Atlas Lions squad.
Decisive goalscorer against Haiti (4-2 ) at the 2026 World Cup, Gessime Yassine is establishing himself as the new gem of his national team. The winger is experiencing spectacular progression, rising from lower divisions to the pinnacle of world football.
Achraf Hakimi is establishing himself as one of Morocco’s greatest assets ahead of the clash against the Netherlands in the Round of 16 of the World Cup. Very active since the start of the tournament, the Moroccan fullback can tip a match that promises to be wide open.
Qualified for the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, Morocco receives international praise. Yet the neighboring television continues to ignore the successes of Mohamed Ouahbi’s players in its news broadcasts.
On the eve of a Netherlands-Morocco Round of 16 clash at the World Cup, the Dutch press oscillates between respect and caution. Seduced by Morocco’s performances against Brazil and Scotland, several media outlets also point out its alarming ball losses against Haiti.
Morocco defeated Haiti 4-2 in a match full of chances. But Brahim Diaz, who started for 70 minutes, remained far from the expected influence in an encounter that was nonetheless very open.
Morocco defeated Haiti 4-2 and proved very dangerous. But one detail stands out from the match statistics: the Atlas Lions produced a lot without really finding their starting striker in decisive areas.
Morocco qualified for the knockout stage of the World Cup after their victory against Haiti (4-2 ). But in the international press, the success of the Lions of the Atlas is mainly told as a spectacular victory, difficult and marked by Haitian resistance.
Against Haiti, Achraf Hakimi delivered a complete match . His goal and assist only summarize part of his influence: Opta figures show a player who has become Morocco’s primary offensive engine.
Morocco defeated Haiti 4-2 in a very open match. The score reflects genuine offensive superiority from the Atlas Lions, but it doesn’t tell the whole story: Morocco dominated in chances, while revealing concerning defensive fragilities for what lies ahead.