Morocco

Morocco arrive at their seventh World Cup having made history at Qatar 2022, when they became the first African and first Arab nation to reach the semi-finals, beating Belgium, Spain and Portugal before finishing fourth. The Atlas Lions, who also won their group in 1986, are now firmly among the world's best.

• Qualified comfortably from CAF; full-back Achraf Hakimi, a 2025 Ballon d'Or contender, is their star and leader.
• A period of coaching change followed 2022 hero Walid Regragui's departure in early 2026.
• Backed by a brilliant golden generation and huge expectations to match or surpass their 2022 run.