Morocco's national football team, the Atlas Lions, were eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the quarterfinals, losing 2-0 to France on July 10, 2026. The match took place at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California. France's goals were scored by Kylian Mbappé in the 32nd minute and Antoine Griezmann in the 78th minute.
Morocco's campaign included six matches, with three wins, one draw, and two losses. They scored ten goals and conceded five. Key victories included a 2-1 win over Croatia in the group stage and a 1-0 upset of Brazil in the round of 16. Their only group stage loss was a 2-1 defeat to Belgium.
The team was led by head coach Walid Regragui, who took over in 2022. Under his guidance, Morocco adopted a possession-based style with a focus on defensive solidity. The squad featured players like Achraf Hakimi, Sofyan Amrabat, and Youssef En-Nesyri, who scored four goals in the tournament.
Morocco's performance in 2026 built on their historic run in 2022, where they became the first African team to reach the World Cup semifinals. The team's ranking in the FIFA World Rankings improved from 13th to 10th during the tournament.
