Match 7Sat, Jun 13, 2026 · 18:00 ET
Group C
Morocco World Cup 2026 Schedule
Morocco is in Group C with Brazil, Scotland and Haiti. Track Morocco's confirmed World Cup 2026 fixtures, kickoff times, venues, downloads and calendar options.
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Team guide
Morocco at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Morocco arrive at FIFA World Cup 2026 as Africa's standard-bearers — the team that reached the Qatar 2022 semi-finals and proved that African football belongs at the pinnacle of the global game. The Atlas Lions carry the confidence of pioneers who shattered continental ceilings, and in the expanded 48-team format, they are not underdogs hoping to survive — they are legitimate knockout-stage contenders drawn into a fascinating Group C alongside Brazil, Scotland, and Haiti. This is not the group Morocco would have chosen, but it is the group that could produce the tournament's most compelling storylines.
This page is the definitive Morocco World Cup 2026 schedule hub: every confirmed fixture, Eastern Time kickoff, venues in New York, Boston, and Atlanta, opponent breakdown, key players, and download options including printable wallcharts and calendar files. Whether you are following from Casablanca, Rabat, or the passionate Moroccan diaspora across North America and Europe, all three group match dates and opponent details are here. With an opening fixture against Brazil at MetLife Stadium, Morocco's 2026 campaign begins with the ultimate test.
2026 performance
Morocco World Cup 2026 performance
Group C outlook and confirmed fixtures for Morocco's North American campaign.Group stage overview
Morocco are placed in Group C — arguably the most intriguing group in the tournament. Brazil are the group favorite and one of the title contenders. Scotland bring European organization and passionate support. Haiti represent CONCACAF's pathway with fearless energy. For Morocco, advancement in this group would be a statement result that confirms their Qatar 2022 breakthrough was not a one-tournament wonder.
Morocco's realistic target is four to six points and second place or a high-ranked third-place finish. Beating Haiti in Atlanta is the most achievable win. Taking something from Scotland in Boston is plausible. Getting a result against Brazil in the opener would be a career-defining achievement. In the expanded format where 32 teams advance, even four points could be enough — but Morocco will want to prove they belong through results, not arithmetic.
Group snapshot
Morocco World Cup 2026 Group C opponents
Morocco faces Brazil, Scotland and Haiti across 3 group-stage fixtures.Morocco
Group CFixtures
Morocco World Cup 2026 fixtures
Click any team card to view its full World Cup 2026 schedule.Match 30Fri, Jun 19, 2026 · 18:00 ET
Match 50Wed, Jun 24, 2026 · 18:00 ET
Opponent
Brazil
The Seleção are Morocco's opening opponent and the group favorite — a team with five World Cup titles and a squad packed with world-class talent. Morocco held Croatia to a draw and beat Belgium and Spain at Qatar 2022, so they will not fear Brazil. The MetLife Stadium opener on June 13 is the tournament's early marquee fixture and Morocco's chance to announce they are contenders, not guests.
Opponent
Scotland
The Tartan Army bring structured pressing, Premier League-quality players, and one of the most passionate traveling supports in world football. Scotland are organized and difficult to break down — a different challenge from Brazil's attacking flair. The Boston fixture on June 19 could be the group's most competitive non-Brazil match and a realistic opportunity for Morocco to collect crucial points.
Opponent
Haiti
Haiti enter through the expanded qualification pathway with physicality, set-piece threat, and the fearless mentality of a World Cup debutant. Morocco should be favorites in Atlanta on June 24, but Haiti's ability to defend in numbers and strike on the counter means this fixture demands professional focus — dropping points here would complicate advancement calculations significantly.
Key players
Morocco key players to watch
Five players likely to shape Morocco's World Cup 2026 campaign in Group C.Right-back
Achraf Hakimi
Paris Saint-Germain's flying full-back is Morocco's most important player — a defender who attacks like a winger, defends with discipline, and covers ground that others cannot. Hakimi's overlapping runs, crossing quality, and transition speed are the foundation of Morocco's counter-attacking identity.
Attacking Midfielder / Winger
Brahim Díaz
Real Madrid's creative force has emerged as one of Morocco's most productive attackers, combining close control, incisive passing, and composure in the final third. Díaz's ability to unlock defences from central or wide positions gives the Atlas Lions a genuine goal threat beyond counter-attacks.
Defensive Midfielder
Sofyan Amrabat
The midfield anchor provides the screening and ball-winning that allows Hakimi and others to push forward. Amrabat's tackling, positional discipline, and ability to break up opposition attacks give Morocco the defensive foundation that underpinned their Qatar 2022 run.
Midfielder
Azzedine Ounahi
The Qatar 2022 breakout star remains central to Morocco's midfield rhythm — elegant ball-carrying, progressive passing, and the composure that made him one of the tournament's revelations. Ounahi's ability to connect defence to attack gives the Atlas Lions control in a group that demands more than counter-punching alone.
Goalkeeper
Yassine Bounou
Al-Hilal's goalkeeper was Morocco's unsung hero at Qatar 2022 — commanding in the box, brilliant in penalty shootouts, and reliable under pressure. Bounou's shot-stopping could be worth several points in a group where fine margins decide advancement.
Analysis
Morocco analysis and outlook
A balanced look at Morocco's tactical identity, group path, and knockout potential at World Cup 2026.Morocco's identity was forged at Qatar 2022: compact defensive shape, rapid transitions through Hakimi, and collective discipline that made them the toughest team to break down in the tournament. That formula remains effective — but Group C demands they also score against opponents who will not gift them chances. Brazil's attacking quality, Scotland's organization, and Haiti's defensive commitment each require different tactical approaches.
The schedule places Morocco on the American East Coast and South — New York, Boston, Atlanta — with manageable travel but varied atmospheres. The Brazil opener sets the emotional tone: a result there would transform Morocco from dangerous outsider to genuine contender in the public imagination. Even without points against Brazil, Morocco's path to advancement runs through Scotland and Haiti — two winnable fixtures if approached with Qatar 2022-level intensity.
On balance, Morocco enter 2026 as Africa's strongest World Cup representative and credible Round of 32 contenders. Topping Group C ahead of Brazil is unrealistic; second place or a high-ranked third-place finish is achievable. Reaching the quarter-finals again would confirm Morocco's place among the world's elite — a status no African nation has sustained across multiple tournaments.
World Cup history
Morocco World Cup history
How the Atlas Lions have fared on football's biggest stage from 1970 pioneers to Qatar 2022 semi-finalists.Early tournaments and qualification
Morocco made their World Cup debut at Mexico 1970 as the first African nation to qualify. They have appeared six times in total — 1970, 1986, 1994, 1998, 2018, and 2022 — establishing themselves as one of Africa's most consistent World Cup representatives. Morocco's 1986 campaign produced Africa's first group-stage advancement, a milestone that took 36 years for another African nation to match at the same level.
Memorable campaigns
Qatar 2022 is Morocco's defining chapter — the first African and Arab nation to reach a World Cup semi-final. Victories over Belgium, Spain, and Portugal, combined with a disciplined defensive approach that frustrated the world's best attacks, transformed Morocco from respected qualifiers into global football icons. The campaign united a continent and diaspora in a way few sporting achievements ever have.
Recent World Cup record
Qatar 2022 is Morocco's entire recent World Cup story — and what a story it was. Before that, Russia 2018 ended in a respectable group-stage exit, and previous tournaments produced moments of promise without sustained success. The 2022 semi-final run reset expectations permanently: Morocco are no longer judged by whether they advance from groups, but by how deep they progress in knockout football.
Team poster
Download Morocco World Cup 2026 schedule poster
Save or print the Morocco World Cup 2026 schedule poster with group-stage fixtures, opponents, dates, times and venues.
Poster download
Printable Morocco fixture wallchart
A premium supporter poster for Group C, with Morocco's three group-stage matches, local venue details and opponent flags.
Independent fan guide. Schedule details may change; verify critical match information with official sources.
Downloads
Download Morocco schedule files
Use the existing team bundles for printable wallcharts and calendar files.PDFDownload Morocco Wallchart PDFPrintable Morocco World Cup 2026 schedule poster.Download Morocco Wallchart PDFPNGDownload Morocco Wallchart PNGHigh-resolution Morocco supporter poster image.Download Morocco Wallchart PNGICSAdd Morocco World Cup 2026 CalendarTeam calendar files for confirmed group-stage fixtures.Add Morocco World Cup 2026 CalendarZIPDownload All 48 Team WallchartsComplete bundle with every team wallchart in PNG and PDF format.Download All 48 Team Wallcharts
FAQ
Morocco World Cup 2026 FAQ
When is Morocco's first World Cup 2026 match?
Morocco open their campaign against Brazil on June 13, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey. Kickoff is 18:00 Eastern Time (18:00 local). This is one of the tournament's earliest marquee fixtures — a clash between five-time champions and the Qatar 2022 semi-finalists that sets the tone for Group C.
What group is Morocco in, and who are their opponents?
Morocco are in Group C alongside Brazil, Scotland and Haiti. They play each opponent once across 3 confirmed group-stage matches: Brazil (June 13, 2026), Scotland (June 19, 2026), Haiti (June 24, 2026). Brazil are the group favorite, but Morocco's Qatar 2022 pedigree makes them a credible second-place contender.
Where are Morocco's World Cup 2026 matches played?
All three of Morocco's group games are in the United States. They face Brazil at MetLife Stadium (New York/New Jersey), Scotland at Gillette Stadium (Boston), and Haiti at Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta). The East Coast and Southern venue cluster keeps travel manageable across three distinct American cities.
What are Morocco's chances of advancing from Group C?
In the expanded 48-team format, 32 teams progress — giving Morocco a realistic path even in a tough group. Their most achievable route is four to six points: a result against Scotland, a win against Haiti, and anything earned against Brazil as a bonus. Morocco reached the semi-finals in 2022; advancing from this group would confirm that was not a one-time miracle.
What is Morocco's best ever result at the FIFA World Cup?
Morocco's best result is their fourth-place finish at Qatar 2022 — the deepest run by any African nation in World Cup history. Before that, their best was reaching the Round of 16 in 1986 (Africa's first group-stage advancement). The 2022 campaign — beating Belgium, Spain, and Portugal — is the benchmark against which all future Morocco teams are measured.
How can I download Morocco's World Cup 2026 wallchart and calendar?
This page includes direct download links for Morocco's printable schedule poster in PNG and PDF format, showing all three group fixtures with dates, kickoff times, opponents, and venues. To add matches to your calendar, visit the Morocco World Cup 2026 calendar page at /morocco-world-cup-2026-calendar or download from /world-cup-2026-calendar-download.
Which Group C match is likely the most important for Morocco?
The Scotland fixture on June 19 in Boston is likely the most important for advancement purposes. Brazil are favorites in the opener, and Haiti in Atlanta is a match Morocco should win. Scotland represent the most realistic opportunity to collect three points against a European opponent — a result that could prove decisive in the race for second place or a best third-placed finish.
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