Morocco v Canada: Michael Oliver to referee the round of 16 tie
Morocco now knows the identity of the referee who will take charge of their 2026 World Cup round of 16 tie against Canada. FIFA has appointed Englishman Michael Oliver to referee the match, scheduled for Saturday at Houston Stadium.
The experienced English referee will be...
Morocco v Canada: what time and on which channels?
Morocco are continuing their World Cup dream. After knocking out the Netherlands following a nail-biting penalty shoot-out (1–1, 3–2), the Atlas Lions face Canada in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup. Mohamed Ouahbi’s men will be aiming to secure a historic place in the...
Morocco: Royal Air Maroc launches 12 flights to Houston
Royal Air Maroc is stepping up its efforts to support the Atlas Lions’ fans at the 2026 World Cup. Following Morocco’s qualification for the round of 16, the national airline has announced the introduction of 12 special flights between Casablanca and Houston to enable fans to...
The African Advantage: The 2026 World Cup signals a new strategic era for African football
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is emerging as more than just a sporting event for African football. It is becoming a milestone that reflects a deeper structural shift: Africa is no longer only participating in global football dynamics, it is actively reshaping them.
Across the...
Transfer news: Ayyoub Bouaddi on Manchester City’s radar
Ayyoub Bouaddi’s performances for the Atlas Lions at the 2026 World Cup continue to be the talk of the town. Having enjoyed a remarkable tournament with Morocco, the young LOSC midfielder is now attracting the attention of Europe’s biggest clubs. According to Fabrizio Romano,...
Transfer news: Ismael Saibari joins Bayern Munich
Moroccan football has secured a place for one of its talents at another European giant. Moroccan international Ismael Saibari has officially signed for Bayern Munich, leaving PSV Eindhoven after several successful seasons in the Netherlands. The lion of the Atlas has signed a...
2026 World Cup: Hakimi, Saibari and Bouaddi put Morocco in the spotlight on Instagram
The Atlas Lions performances at the 2026 World Cup continue to be the talk of the town, both on the pitch and on social media. Buoyed by Morocco’s run in the tournament, several Moroccan internationals are among the players who have seen the biggest increases in Instagram...
Morocco: Excelling ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Ismael Saibari impresses Yamal
Lamine Yamal has singled out Ismael Saibari as one of the standout performers of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, praising the Moroccan midfielder ahead of Spain’s Round of 32 clash with Austria. Speaking to Spanish radio station COPE, the 18-year-old was asked to name the players...
Hakimi after Morocco’s qualification: “We are a top World Nation”
Following Morocco’s dramatic Round of 16 qualification at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, achieved after a thrilling penalty shootout victory over the Netherlands, captain Achraf Hakimi delivered a strong and confident message about his team’s growing status on the global stage....
2026 World Cup: Morocco to face Canada in the round of 16
The Morocco national football team now know their next opponent in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16: Canada. The Atlas Lions will face the Canadian national team in a highly anticipated knockout clash, with a place in the quarter-finals on the line.
Morocco continue their...
