Morocco's national football team played a friendly match against Norway on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at 8:00 PM local time in New York City. The match serves as a key preparation for the Atlas Lions ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Brazil, scheduled for June 14, 2026.
According to the Moroccan Football Federation, the friendly was arranged to test the team's tactics and form against a strong European opponent. Norway, led by star striker Erling Haaland, provided a challenging test for Morocco's defense.
The match was played at a neutral venue in the United States, as both teams are based in North America for their World Cup campaigns. Morocco is in Group G alongside Brazil, Switzerland, and Serbia, while Norway failed to qualify for the 2026 tournament.
No official result or detailed match report was available at the time of this writing, but the friendly is seen as crucial for Morocco's preparations. The team aims to build on their historic run to the semifinals in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
