Morocco at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Atlas Lions compete in Group D at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Manager Walid Regragui, captain Achraf Hakimi. CAF qualifier.
Morocco's outlook at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Sitting at FIFA #14, Morocco are firmly in the "dark horse" tier — capable of a deep knockout run if the draw and form align.
Morocco is the highest-ranked side in Group D (avg. opponent rank #37). They are expected to top the group, but Argentina and Iran are realistic challengers.
The 2026 tournament uses an expanded 48-team, 12-group format with a new Round of 32. That changes the maths for Morocco: the top two from each group plus the eight best third-placed teams advance, so even a third-place finish in Group D is often enough to reach the knockouts. The first Morocco match of the World Cup is scheduled for Saturday, June 13 against Argentina at Arrowhead Stadium.
Group D draw analysis
FIFA Ranking, confederation, and last-appearance finish for every team Morocco face in Group D.
| Team | FIFA Rank | Confederation |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco (this page) | #14 | CAF |
| Argentina | #1 | CONMEBOL |
| Iran | #20 | AFC |
| New Zealand | #89 | OFC |
Morocco 2026 World Cup fixtures
Players to watch
Get every player's stats - goals, assists, cards, minutes, xG - via the player stats endpoint for competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}.
Morocco World Cup history
Morocco have appeared at 7 previous FIFA World Cups. Their best finish remains 4th place (2022). Across the last five tournaments they recorded: 4th, Group, R16, Group, R16.
Get Morocco data via API
// Fetch Morocco World Cup 2026 matches
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&team=morocco',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();Frequently Asked Questions
What group is Morocco in at the 2026 World Cup?
Morocco is in Group D alongside Argentina, Iran, New Zealand. The average opponent FIFA ranking in Group D is #37.
Who is Morocco's manager at the 2026 World Cup?
Walid Regragui manages Morocco at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Achraf Hakimi as captain.
What is Morocco's best World Cup finish?
Morocco's best FIFA World Cup finish is 4th place (2022). They have appeared in 7 previous World Cup tournaments. Recent form: 4th, Group, R16, Group, R16.
Who are Morocco's key players at the 2026 World Cup?
Captain Achraf Hakimi leads a squad whose standout names include Achraf Hakimi, Hakim Ziyech, Brahim Díaz. The full 26-player squad is named approximately one week before the opening match.
How did Morocco qualify for the 2026 World Cup?
CAF qualifier. They came through the CAF qualifying pathway.
What is Morocco's current FIFA Ranking?
Morocco are ranked #14 in the world by FIFA at the time of the 2026 World Cup draw. Sitting at FIFA #14, Morocco are firmly in the "dark horse" tier — capable of a deep knockout run if the draw and form align.
What are Morocco's chances of winning the 2026 World Cup?
Morocco is the highest-ranked side in Group D (avg. opponent rank #37). They are expected to top the group, but Argentina and Iran are realistic challengers. Sitting at FIFA #14, Morocco are firmly in the "dark horse" tier — capable of a deep knockout run if the draw and form align.
How can I get Morocco fixtures and stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by team_id to get all Morocco World Cup 2026 fixtures, lineups, live scores, in-play events, xG, and player-level stats. The same endpoint also returns historical World Cup data for Morocco going back to their first tournament.
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