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The Royal Moroccan Football Federation has officially confirmed that the Morocco national football team will play two international friendly matches in March 2026 as part of its preparations for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026.
The Atlas Lions are set to face Ecuador national football team and Paraguay national football team in two high-level encounters scheduled just months before the tournament kicks off in June across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Morocco vs Ecuador in Madrid on March 27, 2026
Morocco will first take on Ecuador on March 27, 2026, at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid, with kickoff scheduled for 9:15 PM local time.
The fixture offers a strong competitive test against a dynamic South American side known for its physical intensity and tactical organization. Playing in Spain also allows the Atlas Lions to perform in front of a large Moroccan diaspora community while benefiting from elite European infrastructure.
Morocco vs Paraguay in Lens on March 31, 2026
The second friendly will be played on March 31, 2026, against Paraguay at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis in Lens, starting at 8:00 PM local time.
Paraguay’s disciplined and structured style of play will provide a different tactical challenge, giving Morocco’s technical staff an opportunity to evaluate squad depth, test strategic adjustments, and fine-tune preparations ahead of the World Cup.
With these two officially confirmed friendlies, Morocco continues to demonstrate its serious intent and structured preparation as the countdown to 2026 intensifies.
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