Morocco Football Team Arrives in the U.S. for FIFA World Cup 2026
Morocco's Arrival in the U.S.
The Moroccan national football team has landed in the United States, expressing their excitement for the upcoming FIFA World Cup. The tournament is scheduled to run from June 12 to July 20, spanning across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.
Group C Matches Ahead
Morocco will kick off their Group C journey against Brazil in New Jersey on June 13. Following that, they will take on Scotland in Boston on June 19, and wrap up their group stage against Haiti in Miami on June 24.
Team Spirit and Unity
In a post on X, the team shared their enthusiasm: "Our lions just touched down on soil -- and it's time to play. It's time for 40 million Moroccan hearts to roar behind us. One nation, one dream, one team."
Building on Past Success
Morocco aims to build on their historic performance from the 2022 World Cup, where they became the first African and Arab team to reach the semifinals, defeating Spain and Portugal before narrowly losing to France. They are entering the 2026 tournament with a strong squad, hoping to either match or exceed their previous achievements.
Record Participation in the World Cup
FIFA has announced that this World Cup will feature a record number of participants, with 1,248 players from 48 nations set to compete. This expanded tournament promises more teams, players, and matches than any previous World Cup, highlighting its unprecedented scale.
Current Champions
Argentina holds the title of reigning World Cup champions, having won the tournament in 2022 in Qatar.