Morocco’s 2026 FIFA World Cup run ended in the Quarter-final, beaten 2-0 by France at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on 9 July.
Goals from Kylian Mbappé in the 60th minute and Ousmane Dembélé in the 66th sealed the result, closing out the Atlas Lions’ tournament. This guide recaps Morocco’s run to the last eight and how the Quarter-final unfolded.
How Morocco reached the Quarter-final
Morocco navigated Group C impressively, holding Brazil to a 1-1 draw at MetLife Stadium before defeating Scotland 1-0 in Boston and thrashing Haiti 4-2 in Atlanta to advance from the group stage.
The Atlas Lions then eliminated the Netherlands on penalties in the Round of 32 — drawing 1-1 in Guadalajara before winning 3-2 in the shootout — and followed that with a commanding 3-0 victory over Canada in the Round of 16 in Houston to reach the last eight.
| Fixture | Date & venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil vs Morocco | 13 Jun — MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford | 1–1 |
| Scotland vs Morocco | 19 Jun — Gillette Stadium, Foxborough | 0–1 (Morocco win) |
| Morocco vs Haiti | 24 Jun — Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta | 4–2 (Morocco win) |
| Netherlands vs Morocco | 29 Jun — Estadio Akron, Guadalajara | 1–1 (Morocco win 3–2 on pens) |
| Morocco vs Canada | 4 Jul — NRG Stadium, Houston | 3–0 (Morocco win) |
| Morocco vs France | 9 Jul — Gillette Stadium, Foxborough | 0–2 (Morocco loss) |
Frequently Asked Questions
How far did Morocco go at the 2026 World Cup?
Morocco reached the Quarter-final, their tournament ending with a 2-0 loss to France on 9 July at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
Who eliminated Morocco from the World Cup?
France eliminated Morocco in the Quarter-final, with goals from Kylian Mbappé (60′) and Ousmane Dembélé (66′).
What was Morocco’s best result at the tournament?
Morocco’s standout win was a 3-2 penalty shootout victory over the Netherlands in the Round of 32, following a 1-1 draw after extra time.
Did Morocco win their group?
No, Morocco finished second in Group C after holding Brazil to a 1-1 draw and beating Scotland and Haiti.
Sources
- FIFA World Cup 2026 — Official tournament home
- FIFA — France v Morocco 2-0 Quarter-final result
- ESPN — 2026 FIFA World Cup complete fixture list and results
- Sky Sports — World Cup 2026 bracket and knockout fixtures
- Wego — 2026 FIFA World Cup travel guide
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