The Moroccan national team is set to discover its opponents in the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the official draw taking place this Friday at the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
Morocco enters the tournament as one of the most promising teams to watch, following its historic run in the Qatar 2022 World Cup, where the Atlas Lions finished fourth behind Argentina, France and Croatia. Ranked 11th in the latest FIFA standings, Morocco has been placed in Pot 2, along with several high-level national teams.
Morocco in Pot 2
Morocco shares Pot 2 with: Croatia, Colombia, Uruguay, Switzerland, Japan, Senegal, Iran, South Korea, Ecuador, Austria and Australia.
Worst Possible Scenario for Morocco
A nightmare group for the Atlas Lions could look like:
- Argentina (Pot 1)
- Morocco (Pot 2)
- Norway (Pot 3)
- Italy (European Playoff)
Best Possible Scenario for Morocco
The most favourable draw for the national team could be:
- Canada (Pot 1)
- Morocco (Pot 2)
- Scotland (Pot 3)
- New Zealand (Pot 4)
World Cup 2026 – Pot Allocation
Pot 1
France, Canada, Mexico, United States, Spain, Argentina, England, Brazil, Portugal, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany.
Pot 2
Croatia, Morocco, Colombia, Uruguay, Switzerland, Japan, Senegal, Iran, South Korea, Ecuador, Austria, Australia.
Pot 3
Saudi Arabia, Norway, Panama, Egypt, Algeria, Scotland, Paraguay, Tunisia, Ivory Coast, Uzbekistan, Qatar, South Africa.
Pot 4
Jordan, Cape Verde, Ghana, Curaçao, Haiti, New Zealand, four European playoff winners and two global playoff winners.
MoroccoBeat, Inspiring Stories, Positive Energy, Proudly Moroccan!
Related Reads:
