Morocco's national football team arrived at Rabat-Salé Airport on Sunday after concluding their campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted jointly by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
The Atlas Lions exited the tournament in the quarter-finals following a 2-0 defeat to France, ending a campaign that saw them finish among the world's top eight teams in the first-ever 48-team World Cup.
Morocco finished second in Group C with seven points, level with group winners Brazil but behind on goal difference.
Mohamed Ouahbi's side opened their campaign with a 1-1 draw against Brazil before defeating Scotland 1-0. They then secured qualification for the knockout stage with a 4-2 victory over Haiti, completing the group phase unbeaten.
In the Round of 32, Morocco overcame the Netherlands in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw following extra time, winning 3-2 on penalties to book their place in the last 16.
The Atlas Lions advanced to the quarter-finals after a convincing 3-0 win over Canada before their tournament came to an end against France.
Despite the defeat, Morocco concluded the competition among the world's top eight national teams and emerged as the only African and Arab nation to reach the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
