Ismael Saibari will not play in the quarter-final of the World Cup against France on Thursday evening. Injured in the thigh, the Moroccan striker misses a major appointment, but Soufiane Rahimi appears as a credible solution.
After the 3-0 thrashing of Canada, Opta statistics tell a colder story than post-match declarations. Morocco didn’t create a flood of chances, but struck with ruthless efficiency, driven by Ounahi, Bounou and Rahimi.
After Morocco’s victory against Canada, the international press emphasizes the maturity of the Lions of the Atlas. Less talk of surprise now: foreign media describe a team capable of suffering, managing weak periods and punishing at the right 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.
Morocco qualified in dramatic fashion against the Netherlands, in a match that tells less of a crushing dominance than of genuine collective maturity. The Atlas Lions built much, waited long, and ultimately survived an encounter stretched to a penalty shootout.
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.
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.
Trailing twice, Mohamed Ouahbi’s men overturned Haiti (4-2) today in Atlanta. This hard-fought victory officially qualifies the Moroccan team for the Round of 16 of the World Cup .
Coach Mohamed Ouahbi spoke after the 1-1 draw against Brazil. Satisfied with his team’s performance, the tactician is already looking ahead to the rest of the competition with clearly stated ambitions.
Mohamed Ouahbi unveiled a largely revamped squad for the World Cup. Between retained leaders and massive integration of young talent, this roster marks a true tactical break before facing Brazil.
Morocco defeated Paraguay (2-1) in a friendly match at the Bollaert-Delelis stadium , this Tuesday in Lens. Driven by El Khannouss and El Aynaoui, the Atlas Lions validate their preparation for the 2026 World Cup.