Morocco's Preparations for the 2026 World Cup
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation has recently announced that the national team will engage in a friendly match against Norway as part of their preparations for the upcoming 2026 World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This friendly encounter is scheduled to take place on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at the Sports Illustrated stadium in Harrison, New Jersey, USA.
According to the federation's statement, the match is set to kick off at 3:00 PM local time, which corresponds to 8:00 PM Moroccan time. This game will serve as a critical opportunity for the Moroccan national team, known as the Atlas Lions, to fine-tune their strategies and build team cohesion ahead of the prestigious tournament.
Upcoming Matches for Morocco
The Moroccan national team is gearing up for an exciting start to the World Cup, where they will face Brazil in their opening match on June 13, 2026, at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, beginning at 11:00 PM local time. Following this, they are scheduled to play against Scotland on June 19, 2026, at Gillette Stadium in Boston, also starting at 11:00 PM. The Atlas Lions will conclude their group stage matches with a face-off against Haiti at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, again at 11:00 PM. These matches are critical for the team as they seek to advance further in one of the world's most prestigious football tournaments.
As reported by alyaoum24.com.
