Morocco's Impressive Build-Up Ahead of the World Cup
The Moroccan national football team is gearing up for its highly anticipated debut in the 2026 World Cup, scheduled for the night of June 13 to June 14, where they will face off against Brazil in what promises to be one of the most captivating matches of the group stage. This encounter is particularly significant for the team, as they look to make a strong impression on the global stage.
In a recent friendly match held at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Moroccan players Ez Abde and Sofyan Amrabat took to the field as starters. The team achieved a resounding 4-0 victory over Madagascar, showcasing their readiness for the upcoming tournament. Ismael Saibari emerged as the star of the match, netting two goals, while Soufiane Rahimi and Ayoub El Kaabi contributed to the scoreline with a goal each. Saibari's performance was especially noteworthy, given the swirling rumors linking him to a move to Bayern Munich. He opened the scoring with a header just five minutes into the match and added another goal in the 25th minute, capitalizing on a rare defensive blunder from the opposition.
In the second half, Rahimi extended Morocco’s lead with a penalty, marking the third goal, followed by El Kaabi's contribution to seal the match at 4-0. Notably, Madagascar's Hadari Reheriniana was sent off during the game as Morocco continued to dominate. Looking ahead, Morocco is set to play another friendly match on Sunday, this time in the United States against Norway, which features star player Erling Haaland.
During the recent match, Abde was substituted at halftime for Rahimi, while Amrabat played until the 80th minute before being replaced by Brahim Díaz. As the Moroccan national team prepares for its World Cup debut on June 14 against Brazil, they will also face Scotland on June 20 and Haiti on June 25, both crucial fixtures in the group stage.
As reported by mundobetis.com.
