Morocco's Road to World Cup 2026 Begins
The Moroccan national football team is gearing up for the 2026 World Cup, marking the beginning of their preparation with a friendly match under the guidance of coach Mohamed Ouahbi. The Atlas Lions are set to face a challenging journey ahead in Group C of the World Cup, where they will compete against renowned teams from Brazil, Scotland, and Haiti. Today, they will take on Burundi, currently ranked 142nd by FIFA. Burundi comes into this match with a sense of momentum after a convincing victory over Chad in the Africa Cup playoffs, although they narrowly missed out on World Cup qualification during the qualifiers.
The friendly match between Morocco and Burundi is scheduled for Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at the Mohammed VI Football Academy in Salé. Kickoff is set for 15:00 CET, which translates to 14:00 local time in Morocco. In an effort to focus purely on tactical aspects without external distractions, the Moroccan Football Federation has decided to hold the match behind closed doors. As a result, there will be no television coverage or live streaming available for fans eager to follow the game.
As reported by marca.com.
