While several former Moroccan internationals praised the Atlas Lions’ performance, Hakim Ziyech published no public message after Morocco’s qualification against the Netherlands. A notable silence at a particularly symbolic moment.
Morocco secured its qualification for the round of 16 of the World Cup after a breathtaking match against the Netherlands. Following the 1-1 draw after extra time, the Atlas Lions prevailed on penalties, plunging the Dutch press into a severe analysis of Oranje’s failure.
Ismael Saibari is already one of Morocco’s key players in this World Cup. A goalscorer in all three group matches, the attacking midfielder can write a new chapter in Moroccan history against the Netherlands.
The Netherlands arrive to face Morocco with an impressive attack, but also a defense far from impenetrable. The Atlas Lions can rely on one simple fact: the Oranje concede in every match .
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.
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 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.
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.
Morocco won by the narrowest of margins against Scotland (1-0), Friday in Foxborough. But behind this tight result, the statistics tell another story: that of a match largely controlled by the Lions of the Atlas.
Morocco took a serious option in its group after its victory against Scotland (1-0), Friday in Foxborough. But in the United Kingdom, the success of the Lions of the Atlas is mainly told through a mixture of frustration, regrets and recognition of Moroccan superiority.
The Moroccan team defeated Scotland (1-0 ) on Friday in Massachusetts, during the second day of the 2026 World Cup. This victory places the national team at the top of its group and propels it to fifth place in the world rankings.
On the eve of a decisive group stage clash, the British press paints a formidable portrait of the Lions of the Atlas. Scotland is about to face a ruthless Moroccan team, now perceived as a natural candidate for world glory.