As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, Morocco's national team is drawing attention after their historic semifinal appearance in 2022. According to verified odds from major bookmakers as of June 2026, Morocco is listed at 80-1 to win the tournament, reflecting both their potential and the challenges ahead.
Morocco's 2022 run, where they became the first African and Arab nation to reach the World Cup semifinals, included victories over Belgium, Spain, and Portugal. Key players like Achraf Hakimi and Yassine Bounou remain central to the squad. However, the team has struggled in recent African Cup of Nations qualifiers, with a 2-1 loss to Comoros in March 2026 raising concerns about consistency.
Bookmakers' odds place Morocco behind traditional powerhouses like Brazil (5-1), France (6-1), and Argentina (7-1), but ahead of other African teams such as Senegal (100-1) and Nigeria (150-1). The expanded 48-team format for 2026 could offer Morocco a more favorable group stage path, though tougher knockout opponents are expected.
Coach Walid Regragui has emphasized the need for tactical discipline and squad depth, noting that replicating 2022's success will require overcoming injuries and maintaining form. The team's friendly results in 2025-2026 have been mixed, with wins against lower-ranked sides but losses to top-tier European teams.
While Morocco's odds are not among the favorites, their 2022 performance proved that upsets are possible. Fans and analysts will watch closely as the tournament kicks off in June 2026.
