Morocco has made history by becoming the first African nation to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after a commanding 5-0 victory over Niger. With an unbeaten record in the qualifiers, the Atlas Lions are now focused on replicating their historic semi-final run from Qatar 2022.
Morocco has officially secured their spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, becoming the first African nation to do so after a stunning 5-0 victory over Niger in World Cup qualification. With this commanding win, Morocco’s qualification campaign remains flawless, having won all six of their qualifying matches so far, guaranteeing their place with two games still to play.
The victory over Niger not only cemented their World Cup berth but also marked a momentous achievement for the Atlas Lions, who are aiming to build on their remarkable 2022 World Cup run. In Qatar, Morocco made history by becoming the first African team to reach the semi-finals of the tournament, a feat they will look to replicate on the grand stage in 2026.
With key players like Paris Saint-Germain’s Achraf Hakimi and Leicester’s Bilal El Khannouss in their ranks, Morocco is brimming with talent and ambition as they prepare for the tournament. The 2026 World Cup will take place across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, and Morocco will be eager to prove their success was no fluke.
Morocco still has two remaining qualifiers to play, against Zambia and Congo, but with qualification secured, the pressure is off, and their focus will shift to preparing for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations this winter.
For Morocco, this historic qualification marks just the beginning of what promises to be an exciting World Cup campaign in 2026.
