Morocco’s national team began its preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in impressive fashion with a dominant 5-0 victory over Burundi on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. The friendly match was played behind closed doors at the Mohammed VI Football Complex, as the Atlas Lions continue fine-tuning their squad ahead of upcoming international fixtures in June.
A convincing performance from the Atlas Lions
The team coached by Walid Regragui controlled the match from start to finish, displaying strong attacking football and solid collective organization. Morocco’s offensive efficiency and technical superiority quickly made the difference, allowing the team to secure a comfortable five-goal victory in its first preparation outing. The result offers another positive sign for Moroccan football as the country continues building momentum ahead of the global tournament.
Mohammed VI Football Complex remains central to Morocco’s ambitions
The match once again highlighted the strategic role of the Mohammed VI Football Complex, which has become one of Africa’s leading high-performance football centers. The behind-closed-doors encounter also gave the Moroccan coaching staff an opportunity to test tactical combinations and evaluate players in a competitive environment.
Morocco continues building toward World Cup 2026
Following its historic performances on the international stage in recent years, Morocco remains one of Africa’s most ambitious football nations. The convincing win over Burundi marks an encouraging first step in the Atlas Lions’ preparations as they aim to once again represent African football at the highest global level.
