The Moroccan national team became the first African team to officially qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a decisive 5-0 victory over Niger. The match was held in Rabat on Friday evening, September 5, as part of the seventh round of the African qualifiers.
The Atlas Lions secured the top spot in Group 5 early on, benefiting from Eritrea’s withdrawal from the qualifiers. This guaranteed their ticket to the tournament with two rounds still remaining.
With Tanzania’s draw against Congo in the sixth round, Morocco’s position at the top was solidified, confirming their qualification for the World Cup for the third consecutive time and the seventh in their history.
