2026 World Cup: CAF praises Morocco following its historic achievement
Morocco continues to make history in African football. Following the Atlas Lions’ qualification for the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup thanks to their convincing 3–0 victory over Canada, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has hailed this unprecedented...
2026 World Cup: Didier Deschamps counts Morocco among the world’s “best teams”
France manager Didier Deschamps praised the quality of the Moroccan side – Les Bleus’s future opponents in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup – following his team’s 1–0 victory over Paraguay.
At a press conference, the French manager highlighted the steady progress of...
2026 World Cup: the heat, the Atlas Lions’ invisible challenge
Beyond their opponents, the Atlas Lions face another major challenge at the 2026 World Cup: the heat. In Houston, Atlanta, Miami and Monterrey, high temperatures and humidity put the players’ bodies under severe strain and force the teams to adapt their preparations.
In...
Morocco v France: Royal Air Maroc launches 12 flights to Boston
To mark the 2026 World Cup quarter-final between Morocco and France, Royal Air Maroc is putting in place a special arrangement to enable supporters of the Atlas Lions to travel to Boston. The national airline will operate 12 special direct flights between Casablanca and the...
2026 World Cup: Ryan Reynolds reacts to Morocco’s victory
Morocco’s victory over Canada in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup continues to spark reactions far beyond the football pitch. In the wake of the Canadian team’s elimination (3–0), Hollywood actor Ryan Reynolds posted a message of support for his national team on social...
2026 World Cup: Ouahbi sets out Morocco’s ambitions
Morocco has no intention of resting on its laurels. Following the Atlas Lions’ brilliant qualification for the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup thanks to their 3–0 victory over Canada, head coach Mohamed Ouahbi has set out his team’s ambitions. Whilst praising his...
2026 World Cup: Didier Deschamps praises Morocco ahead of the quarter-final
Morocco continues to command the respect of football’s leading nations. Following the Atlas Lions’ qualification for the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup, France’s manager, Didier Deschamps, praised the qualities of the Moroccan side ahead of the clash between the two...
2026 World Cup: Morocco celebrates Achraf Hakimi’s 100th cap
Just a few hours before their 2026 World Cup round of 16 tie against Canada, the Atlas Lions paid a heartfelt tribute to Achraf Hakimi. Gathered in Houston, the players, coaching staff and officials from the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) celebrated the Moroccan...
2026 World Cup: Amallah is wary of Canada
With just a few hours to go before the 2026 World Cup round of 16 match between Morocco and Canada, Selim Amallah has called for caution. In an exclusive interview with Le360 Sport, the Atlas Lions midfielder emphasised the need not to underestimate the Canadian side, despite...
2026 World Cup: Rotterdam closes its city centre ahead of Morocco v Canada
The excitement surrounding the Atlas Lions extends beyond Morocco’s borders. Ahead of the 2026 World Cup round of 16 match between Morocco and Canada, the authorities in Rotterdam have decided to close several streets in the city centre in anticipation of the gatherings of...
