Morocco national football team
The Morocco national football team represents Morocco in men's international football and is governed by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation.
The Morocco national football team, known as the Atlas Lions, represents Morocco in men's international football. Governed by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, it is one of Africa's most successful sides and reached the World Cup semi-finals in 2022.
What it is
The Morocco national football team is the men's national side for Morocco, controlled by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation. It first played internationally in 1957 and joined FIFA in 1960. The team is nicknamed the Atlas Lions and plays home matches at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.
Why it matters
Morocco is one of Africa's most successful national teams. It has qualified for seven FIFA World Cups, with its best result a fourth-place finish in 2022. The team has won the Africa Cup of Nations five times, including in 1976 and 2025, and the African Nations Championship three times (2018, 2020, 2024).
Key details
The current head coach is Mohamed Ouahbi, and the captain is Achraf Hakimi. The team trains at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Salé. Morocco belongs to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and has a growing relevance to Canadian fans through FIFA tournaments and the North African diaspora.
In short
- Morocco played its first international match in 1957.
- Morocco reached fourth place at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
- Morocco has won the Africa Cup of Nations five times.
- Morocco won the African Nations Championship in 2018, 2020, and 2024.
Canada's men's national team has faced Morocco in recent major international football contexts, and Moroccan football is relevant to Canadian fans through FIFA tournaments and the broader North African football diaspora in Canada.
Quick questions
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Sources
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morocco_national_football_teamSupports: First international match, FIFA affiliation, nickname, home stadium, achievements, World Cup appearances, current captain and coach.
- Simple English Wikipedia — https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morocco_national_football_teamSupports: Morocco's fourth-place finish at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
- French Wikipedia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%89quipe_du_Maroc_de_footballSupports: Nickname, governing body, captain, coach, home stadium, and team record details.
- Reuters — https://www.reuters.com/graphics/WORLD-CUP/akveqzmgwvr/teams/morocco/Supports: 2022 World Cup squad and manager information.
- The Guardian — https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/may/30/morocco-world-cup-2026-team-guideSupports: Coaching change information in 2026.