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What happened?
Former Italian defender Marco Materazzi, who won the 2006 World Cup with his country, expressed his confidence in the Moroccan national team's ability to perform well in the 2026 World Cup.
The Moroccan national team has the quality and ambition to make a big impact in the World Cup, especially after their historic achievement of reaching the semi-finals of the 2022 edition in Qatar.
Why does this matter for Morocco national football team?
Materazzi's comments are in line with the predictions of the «Opta» statistics platform, which puts Spain at the top of the list of favorites to win the title with a 16.1% chance, followed by France, England, and Argentina.
| Team | Win percentage |
|---|---|
| Spain | 16.1% |
| France | 12.5% |
| England | 10.3% |
| Argentina | 9.5% |
| Morocco | 1.9% |
What comes next?
The Moroccan national team will start their campaign in the tournament with a match against Brazil in Group 3.
Finally, in an upcoming match, the Moroccan national team will play against Haiti on June 24, 2026.
Current context
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-07 | Norway | 1-1 |
| 2026-06-24 | Haiti | - |
