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Morocco national team returns to Rabat after historic World Cup quarterfinal run
The Morocco national football team returned to the capital Rabat after reaching the quarterfinals, the best result for the Arab world at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The team was greeted by enthusiastic fans at the airport.
The Morocco national football team returned to the capital Rabat after representing the Arab and Islamic world and advancing to the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to an Anadolu Agency reporter, the team nicknamed the "Atlas Lions" was met with an enthusiastic welcome from a large crowd of fans at the airport in Rabat.
Morocco achieved a historic success in this tournament by securing the best result among Arab teams. However, the team could not repeat its semifinal and fourth-place finish from the 2022 Qatar World Cup.
Morocco's 2026 World Cup performance
Morocco played the following matches during the tournament:
- In the group stage, they drew 1-1 with Brazil, beat Scotland 1-0 and Haiti 4-2.
- In the round of 32, they eliminated the Netherlands on penalties.
- In the round of 16, they defeated Canada 3-0.
- In the quarterfinals, they lost 2-0 to France and were eliminated from the tournament.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, featuring 48 teams, began on June 11, hosted jointly by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and will conclude on July 19.
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