Morocco Football Team Arrives in the US for FIFA World Cup 2026
Morocco's Arrival in the United States
The Moroccan national football team has landed in the United States in preparation for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, which is scheduled from June 12 to July 20 across the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
Morocco will kick off its Group C journey against Brazil in New Jersey on June 13, followed by a match against Scotland in Boston six days later. The team will wrap up its group stage against Haiti in Miami on June 24.
In a post on X, Morocco expressed their excitement, stating, “Our lions just touched down on soil — and it’s time to play. It’s time for 40 million Moroccan hearts to roar behind our team. One nation, one dream, one team.”
Our lions just touched down on soil — and it’s time to play.
It’s time for 40 million Moroccan hearts to roar behind our
.
One nation, one dream, one team.#DimaMaghrib
#FIFAWorldCup
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— Équipe du Maroc (@EnMaroc) June 4, 2026
Four years prior, Morocco made history by becoming the first African and Arab nation to reach the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, defeating Spain and Portugal before narrowly losing to France.
As they enter the 2026 tournament, Morocco boasts a strong squad, aiming to either match or exceed their impressive performance from 2022.
FIFA has announced a record number of participants for this World Cup, with final squad lists indicating that 1,248 players from 48 nations will compete in this expanded global event.
With only a few days left until the tournament begins, these figures highlight the unprecedented scale of this competition, which will feature more teams, players, and matches than any previous World Cup, according to FIFA's official website.
Argentina currently holds the title of World Cup champions after their victory in the 2022 tournament held in Qatar.