Morocco have reportedly finalised plans for two high-profile friendly matches in Europe as part of their build-up to the FIFA World Cup, set to take place in the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
The Atlas Lions will no longer face Uruguay during the international break in March, with that option now removed from consideration as preparations shift in a new direction.
Instead, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation has turned its attention to alternative opponents better aligned with the team’s technical objectives ahead of the tournament.
According to sources, negotiations are currently underway with Paraguay and Ecuador to arrange two friendly fixtures, which are expected to be played in Spain and France. The same source revealed that talks with the Uruguayan Football Association have been officially halted.
Paraguay and Ecuador are said to have given initial approval to face the Atlas Lions, on the condition that both matches are staged outside Morocco, a requirement the federation appears willing to accommodate as part of its European-based preparations.
These encounters are seen as crucial tests for Morocco as they fine-tune their squad and tactical approach ahead of the World Cup.
The national team has been drawn into Group Five, where they will open their campaign against Brazil on June 13, before taking on Scotland on June 19. Morocco will then conclude the group stage with a clash against Haiti on June 24.
With the World Cup fast approaching, the planned friendlies in France and Spain are expected to provide valuable competition and a clear gauge of Morocco’s readiness for football’s biggest stage.
