This page is your complete source for Morocco’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in the CAF (Africa) section. Here you’ll find:
The qualification format for African teams.
Morocco’s Group E opponents.
A full fixtures list (home and away).
The latest Group E standings.
Brief context on Morocco’s campaign under coach Walid Regragui.
If you’re looking for every Morocco match across all competitions, see the Morocco national team fixture calendar. This page focuses only on the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign.
2026 CAF World Cup qualification format (brief)
For the expanded 2026 World Cup, Africa (CAF) has:
9 direct qualification spots
1 inter‑confederation play‑off spot
Format:
54 CAF member associations are divided into nine groups.
Each group plays a home‑and‑away round‑robin.
Group winners qualify directly for the World Cup.
The four best runners‑up enter a CAF play‑off; the winner goes to the inter‑confederation play‑offs.
Morocco’s aim is simple: win Group E and secure direct qualification.
Morocco’s Group E opponents
Morocco has been placed in Group E for the 2026 CAF World Cup qualifiers. The group originally included Zambia, Congo, Tanzania, Niger, and Eritrea. Eritrea withdrew, leaving five teams in the group.
Morocco’s opponents:
Zambia – Known for attacking flair and the ability to cause upsets.
Congo – Physically strong, particularly difficult at home.
Tanzania – A developing side with growing international experience.
Niger – Often disciplined and defensively organized.
With fewer teams, each match carries more weight: there are fewer games to recover from dropped points, so consistency is crucial.
Morocco’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers fixtures (Group E)
Morocco will play each opponent home and away in a double round‑robin. With five teams in the group, that means 8 matches in total.
Below is the full fixture list. Results will be updated as matches are played.
Fixtures table
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This table should be the main reason users (and Google) value this page: it directly answers “What are Morocco’s World Cup qualifier fixtures?” and “What were the results?”.
Current Group E standings
The standings show where Morocco and their rivals stand in the race for World Cup qualification. Update this after each match window.
Standings table
Fill in the numbers after each set of qualifiers. “GF” = goals for, “GA” = goals against, “GD” = goal difference.
A short note under the table can explain what the current position means for qualification (e.g., “Morocco top of Group E with X points from Y matches; on track for direct qualification if they maintain current form.”).
Morocco’s campaign so far (short summary)
Use this section for a brief, updated summary of Morocco’s performance:
How many matches played, won, drawn, lost.
Key results (e.g., important away win, dominant home victory).
Any notable trends (strong defense, efficient attack, resilience in away games).
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Players and coaching: key names in the qualifiers
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Star players in the campaign
Mention a core group of players who are central to Morocco’s qualifiers:
Achraf Hakimi – Right‑back/wing‑back, key in attack and defense.
Sofyan Amrabat – Defensive midfielder, breaks up play and starts attacks.
Yassine Bounou – Goalkeeper, crucial in tight matches.
Hakim Ziyech – Creative winger/forward, decisive in final third.
Youssef En‑Nesyri – Striker, important for goals and aerial duels.
You can add 1–2 lines on how they’ve performed in qualifiers so far (e.g., goals, assists, clean sheets) if you have reliable data.
Walid Regragui’s approach
Briefly describe Regragui’s typical setup in qualifiers:
Solid defensive base.
Quick transitions and use of wide players.
Emphasis on discipline, organization, and mental resilience.
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What qualification would mean for Morocco
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Direct qualification would mean Morocco’s next World Cup appearance after 2022.
It would reinforce Morocco’s status as one of Africa’s and the Arab world’s top teams.
It would build on the momentum from the 2022 semi‑final run.
One short paragraph is enough; the main value of this page is fixtures and standings, not long historical context.
FAQ: Morocco 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
What group is Morocco in for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers?
Morocco is in Group E of the CAF 2026 World Cup qualifiers, alongside Zambia, Congo, Tanzania, and Niger (Eritrea withdrew from the group).
How many African teams qualify directly for the 2026 World Cup?
Africa has 9 direct qualification spots for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, plus 1 inter‑confederation play‑off spot.
What is the format of the CAF 2026 World Cup qualifiers?
CAF teams are divided into nine groups. Each group plays a home‑and‑away round‑robin. The nine group winners qualify directly for the World Cup. The four best runners‑up enter a CAF play‑off; the winner goes to the inter‑confederation play‑offs.
Where can I find Morocco’s full fixture list across all competitions?
For all Morocco national team matches (World Cup qualifiers, AFCON qualifiers, friendlies, etc.), see the Morocco national team fixture calendar. This page focuses only on the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
What was Morocco’s best World Cup performance?
Morocco’s best World Cup performance came in 2022 in Qatar, when they became the first African and Arab nation to reach the semi‑finals.
