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 represents Morocco in men's international football. It is governed by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation and is known as the Atlas Lions. The team is one of Africa's most successful national sides, having reached the FIFA World Cup semi-finals in 2022.
History
Morocco played its first men's international match in 1957 and joined FIFA in 1960. It has since become one of the most successful teams in African football, with major continental and regional achievements.
Competitive record
Morocco has appeared at seven FIFA World Cups and achieved its best result in 2022 by finishing fourth. The team has also won multiple continental titles, including the Africa Cup of Nations (five times, most recently in 2025) and the African Nations Championship (in 2018, 2020, and 2024).
Team identity
Morocco is widely known as the Atlas Lions. The team plays home matches at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat and trains at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Salé.
Administration
The side is governed by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation and belongs to the Confederation of African Football. Its current head coach is Mohamed Ouahbi and its captain is Achraf Hakimi.
Key facts
- Morocco played its first international match in 1957.
- The team has qualified for the FIFA World Cup seven times.
- Morocco finished fourth at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
- Morocco has won the Africa Cup of Nations five times.
- Morocco has won the African Nations Championship three times (2018, 2020, 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.
Frequently asked questions
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References
- 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.