The Moroccan national team has clinched its spot in the 2026 World Cup finals with a commanding 5-0 victory over Niger on Friday night at Rabat's Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium. This triumph, part of the 7th round of the African qualifiers in Group E, saw Morocco dominate from start to finish. Ismael Saibari led the charge with two goals (29th and 38th minutes), while Ayoub El Kaabi (50th), Hamza Igamane (68th), and Azeddine Ounahi (84th) each added to the scoreboard. With this decisive win, Morocco has secured its ticket to the World Cup, set to be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The team remains undefeated in the qualifiers, leading Group E with a perfect 18 points from six matches. They are trailed by Tanzania with 10 points, while Zambia and Niger each have 6 points, and Congo holds just 1 point. The 2026 World Cup will mark Morocco's seventh appearance on the global stage and the third consecutive time they have qualified for the tournament, having previously participated in 1970, 1986, 1994, 1998, 2018, and 2022.
