The Moroccan national team reached the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup, delivering a remarkable and outstanding performance that confirmed its status among the elite of world football. The results and journey of the Moroccan team in the 2026 World Cup were honorable, as the team embarked on a strong campaign in the tournament, reflected in the following results:

Group stage: Drew with Brazil (1-1), then defeated Scotland (1-0), and swept Haiti (4-2) to qualify as runners-up in their group on goal difference behind Brazil.

Round of 32: Drew with the Netherlands (1-1) then advanced on penalties (3-2).

Round of 16: Achieved a resounding 3-0 victory over Canada.

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Quarter-finals (the last stage they reached): Eliminated by France after a 2-0 defeat in a heroic match.

The Moroccan national team received widespread praise and great respect from fans and analysts around the world thanks to its strong character on the pitch, strict defensive organization, and its consistent ability to challenge and eliminate European football giants such as the Netherlands.

Morocco currently ranks sixth in the world according to the current FIFA ranking, and had reached the highest position in its history and in the history of Arab and African teams by hitting fifth place globally during the tournament.

Morocco's goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, 'goalkeeper of Saudi club Al-Hilal,' delivered an extraordinary tournament and was ranked among the most influential goalkeepers in the World Cup. Highlights of his performance include:

Making history against the Netherlands: He saved a historic penalty from player Crescencio Summerville, which was aimed at the top third of the goal, breaking Opta's statistic that all previous 40 balls in World Cup history in that direction had found the net.

Resilience against France: Despite the exit, he saved his goal from 8 shots on target, and saved a penalty from star Kylian Mbappé in the 27th minute.

Thank you to the Moroccan national team for showcasing their brilliance in the World Cup and honoring us; they were the distinguished African and Arab team in the tournament.