From historic World Cup performances to AFCON leadership and football diplomacy, Morocco’s rise is redefining how African football is viewed worldwide.

Morocco climbed to 11th in the FIFA rankings after defeating Cameroon at AFCON 2025 and could rise as high as 8th following their semi-final qualification.

Performing at the Rabat fan zone, Gims declared Morocco his “country of the heart” and pledged his support for the hosts after DR Congo exited the Africa Cup of Nations.

Morocco secured a place in the AFCON 2025 semi-finals after a dominant 2–0 victory over Cameroon in Rabat, inspired by another decisive performance from Brahim Diaz.

Opta places Morocco as the top favorite to win AFCON 2025, ahead of Senegal and Algeria, as the tournament reaches the quarterfinal stage.

Injured and ruled out of AFCON 2025, Azzedine Ounahi has sent a powerful message to Moroccan fans, insisting that he will continue supporting the Atlas Lions “with heart and spirit” despite his absence from the pitch.

Opta’s supercomputer predicts Spain as the top contender for the 2026 World Cup, with Morocco aiming to challenge the tournament’s traditional favorites.