Morocco complete final training session before Burundi friendly and World Cup squad announcement

Morocco completed their final training session on Monday ahead of a closed-door friendly against Burundi national football team as attention increasingly turns towards the announcement of the Atlas Lions squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The session took place at the Mohammed VI football complex and marked the final stage of preparations before Tuesday evening’s expected squad reveal by coach Mohamed Wahbi.

Morocco’s upcoming friendly against Burundi will be played without spectators and will not be broadcast, creating a notably discreet atmosphere around one of the team’s final preparations before the World Cup.

During Monday’s session, the coaching staff focused on tactical organisation, technical drills and physical work as they made final adjustments ahead of both the friendly encounter and the official squad announcement.

The training camp forms part of the wider preparation programme established by the Moroccan technical staff in the build-up to the tournament.

According to details reported by Africa Top Sports, the closed nature of the Burundi match reflects the team’s intention to complete preparations away from public attention before confirming the final group selected for the competition.

The most anticipated moment of the week is now expected to come on Tuesday evening, when Wahbi is scheduled to hold a press conference at 7 p.m. in the conference room of the Mohammed VI complex.

During that appearance, the Morocco coach is expected to unveil the final list of players chosen to represent the Atlas Lions at the 2026 World Cup.

The announcement will bring an end to several days of preparation work in camp and confirm the squad that will carry Morocco’s hopes into the tournament.

Monday’s training session therefore represented more than a routine workout, serving as the final on-field rehearsal before the official confirmation of the national team roster.