2026 World Cup African Qualifiers: Morocco Qualifies for Final Tournament After 5-0 Win Over Niger


Rabat: The goals were scored by Ismael Saibari, who netted a brace in the 29th and 38th minutes, Ayoub El Kaabi in the 50th minute, Hamza Igamane in the 68th minute, and Azeddine Ounahi in the 84th minute.

According to Agence Marocaine De Presse, with this victory, Morocco has booked its ticket to the American World Cup, to be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, two matchdays before the end of the qualifiers. Morocco has strengthened its lead at the top of the group with 18 points from six wins in six matches. They are followed by Tanzania with 10 points, Zambia and Niger with 6 points each, and Congo with 1 point.

The 2026 World Cup will mark Morocco’s seventh appearance in the final tournament and its third consecutive qualification, following their appearances in 1970, 1986, 1994, 1998, 2018, and 2022.