Moroccan football took centre stage on the global scene in 2025, with FIFA describing the year as one of the brightest chapters in the country’s sporting history, marked by sustained success across age groups, genders, and disciplines.
In a special report published on its official website, world football’s governing body outlined a season defined by silverware, historic qualifications, and a growing international footprint that underlined Morocco’s rise as a global football force.
According to FIFA, the standout achievement was Morocco’s triumph at the FIFA Under-20 World Cup, a victory that crowned a year of youth excellence and reinforced the depth of talent within the national development structure. That success was complemented by the senior national team’s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, secured through a flawless qualifying campaign that ensured a third consecutive appearance on football’s biggest stage.
FIFA also highlighted Morocco’s strong presence at youth World Cups, noting that the men’s Under-17 team reached the quarter-finals after an impressive run, bowing out narrowly to Brazil. The women’s Under-17 team, competing in their second World Cup appearance and benefiting from Morocco hosting the tournament, gained valuable exposure and experience that FIFA described as crucial for long-term growth.
Beyond the traditional game, Moroccan football made its mark in futsal, with the women’s national team reaching the quarter-finals of the inaugural Women’s Futsal World Cup.
FIFA pointed to this achievement as further evidence of Morocco’s expanding influence across multiple formats of the sport.
At senior level, the Atlas Lions closed the year by lifting the Arab Cup, a campaign FIFA said was built on tactical discipline and defensive organisation, culminating in a dramatic final victory over Jordan.
On the domestic front, Royal Army Women’s qualification for the final stage of the Women’s Intercontinental Champions Cup was cited as another milestone reflecting progress in club football.
FIFA reserved special praise for national captain Achraf Hakimi, whose outstanding season with Paris Saint-Germain earned him major individual honours, including African Footballer of the Year and a place in the 2025 Team of the Year.
The report concluded that Morocco’s achievements in 2025 were the product of a coherent, long-term strategy that has firmly positioned its football among the global elite.
