The Morocco national football team starts its FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign against Brazil on Sunday.
The «Lions of the Atlas» enter the summit match with great confidence gained after occupying fourth place in the previous edition of the competition.
Covering Achraf Hakimi
Achraf Hakimi is the first strong point in the Morocco national football team's lineup, thanks to the large roles he plays, especially in the attack line.
However, national coach Mohamed Wahbi must find tactical solutions that allow covering the Paris Saint-Germain French star when he advances to the front lines, especially since his direct opponent, Brazilian Vinicius, excels in counter-attacking.
| Player | Number of Games | Number of Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Achraf Hakimi | 96 | 30 |
Exploiting Half-Chances
The Morocco national football team must play with high realism by exploiting half-chances, especially since its opponent has experience playing in the final rounds of the tournament.
In the absence of Abdessamad Zalzouli, it is expected that Shamseddine Talbi will appear in the left wing position, while Ibrahim Diaz will play in the right wing position.
Not Exhausting Physical Resources
The Morocco national football team suffered from physical problems in its last match against Norway, which negatively affected its performance in the second half.
| Match | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco vs Norway | 2026-06-07 | 1-1 |
Therefore, it is necessary for the team to distribute its physical resources throughout the match, avoiding physical exhaustion during the second half.
Most of Morocco's stars are suffering from fatigue due to their participation in the African Nations Cup during the mid-season period.
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