The Moroccan national football team, the Atlas Lions, concluded their March 2026 international window with two friendly matches in Spain. On March 22, 2026, they played to a 0-0 draw against Ecuador at the Estadio Municipal de Butarque in LeganΓ©s.
Four days later, on March 26, 2026, Morocco secured a 1-0 victory over Paraguay at the Nuevo Estadio Municipal de Marbella. The sole goal was scored by midfielder Amir Richardson in the 81st minute.
These matches served as preparation for the upcoming resumption of 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying. Morocco leads Group E in African qualifying with six points from two matches. Manager Walid Regragui used the friendlies to evaluate players, including integrating new recruits like Richardson and Eliesse Ben Seghir.
The team's next competitive fixtures are World Cup qualifiers against Gabon and the Congo in June 2026. The friendlies provided a final test before the squad's focus shifts entirely to securing a spot at the 2026 World Cup, to be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
