Morocco is set to play a key role in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, with several matches scheduled to take place across various cities in the country.
FIFA has confirmed the fixtures, providing an opportunity for numerous national teams to compete on Moroccan soil as they pursue a place at the next World Cup.
Morocco’s home matches in Oujda
The Atlas Lions will begin their qualification campaign with two crucial home fixtures at the Stade d’Honneur in Oujda.
They will face Niger on March 21 before taking on Tanzania on March 25.
Both matches are set to kick off at 21:30 local time, giving Moroccan fans a chance to support their team as they aim for another World Cup appearance.
Other qualifiers taking place in Morocco
In addition to Morocco’s matches, several other national teams will play their designated “home” games in Moroccan stadiums due to various logistical and infrastructure challenges in their own countries.
These fixtures will be spread across multiple venues, including El Jadida, Meknes, Casablanca, Berkane, and Al Hoceima.
Here is the full schedule of World Cup qualifying matches to be hosted in Morocco:
- March 19: Central African Republic vs Madagascar – Casablanca (16:00, Stade Larbi Zaouli)
- March 21:
- Burkina Faso vs Djibouti – El Jadida (16:00, El Abdi Stadium)
- Burundi vs Ivory Coast – Meknes (19:00, Stade d’Honneur)
- Ethiopia vs Egypt – Casablanca (21:00, Stade Larbi Zaouli)
- Comoros vs Mali – Berkane (21:00, Stade Municipal)
- Morocco vs Niger – Oujda (21:30, Stade d’Honneur)
- March 24:
- Ethiopia vs Djibouti – Casablanca (21:00, Stade El Abdi)
- Central African Republic vs Mali – Casablanca (16:00, Stade Larbi Zaouli)
- March 25:
- Burundi vs Seychelles – Meknes (19:00, Stade d’Honneur)
- Comoros vs Chad – Berkane (21:00, Municipal Stadium)
- Morocco vs Tanzania – Oujda (21:30, Stade d’Honneur)
- March 26:
- Madagascar vs Ghana – Al Hoceima (19:00, Grand Stade)
Morocco’s growing influence in African football
The decision to host multiple qualifiers highlights Morocco’s increasing role as a central hub for international football in Africa.
With its modern stadiums and well-developed infrastructure, the country continues to provide a reliable venue for teams unable to host matches at home.
For Morocco, these qualifiers mark the beginning of their journey towards securing a place in the 2026 World Cup.
The Atlas Lions, who impressed in the 2022 edition by reaching the semi-finals, will look to capitalize on home advantage and start their campaign with a strong performance.
