Morocco's national football team concluded their first training camp with a convincing 5-0 victory over Burundi in a closed-door friendly match on Monday, May 25, 2026, at the Mohammed VI Football Complex. The match served as preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
According to reports from the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), the Lions de l'Atlas dominated the game, scoring five goals without reply. The result builds momentum ahead of the final squad announcement by coach Walid Regragui, who is expected to name his 23-man roster for the World Cup.
Morocco qualified for the 2026 World Cup after topping their African qualifying group. The tournament, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, will begin on June 11, 2026. Morocco is drawn in Group F alongside Belgium, Canada, and Croatia.
The friendly against Burundi was part of a preparatory phase that includes additional matches and training sessions. The FRMF has not yet released the official list of players for the World Cup, but Regragui is expected to finalize it in the coming days.
