Morocco vs Norway: Match preview with kick-off time

Morocco will take on Norway in their last international friendly before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The Atlas Lions are looking to fine-tune preparations ahead of the global tournament, which begins on June 11.

Match Details and Broadcast Information

The friendly encounter between Morocco and Norway is scheduled for today at 8 p.m. Moroccan time. Morocco’s national broadcaster has secured exclusive rights to televise the match locally.

According to Goal, Morocco are expected to field a strong lineup featuring Noussair Mazraoui, Nayef Aguerd, Ismael Saibari, Abde Ezzalzouli, and Brahim Diaz, with Yassine Bounou likely to start in goal. Ayoub El Kaabi, Bilal El Khannouss, Achraf Hakimi, and Issa Diop are also tipped to be among the starting eleven.

Norway are also expected to name a competitive side, with Erling Haaland predicted to lead the attack alongside Kristoffer Ajer, Torbjørn Heggem, David Wolfe, Julian Ryerson, Antonio Nusa, and Fredrik Aursnes.

Fans will be able to watch the match on Arryadia, while Fubo and ESPN are also set to broadcast the game.

Morocco Building Momentum Ahead of World Cup

The Atlas Lions head into the World Cup in impressive form, having won four of their last five matches, including a recent victory over Madagascar.

Confidence within the Moroccan camp remains high, with head coach Mohamed Ouahbi expressing optimism about his team’s prospects at the tournament. He has vowed that his squad will “achieve great things” during the competition.

Morocco currently occupy seventh place in the FIFA World Rankings and remain the highest-ranked national team in Africa. Their growing reputation on the international stage has made them one of the most closely watched teams heading into the tournament.

Expectations Rising After Historic Qatar Campaign

Many observers believe Morocco have the quality to make another deep run at the World Cup following their memorable performances at the 2022 tournament in Qatar.

According to Goal, Morocco’s achievements four years ago transformed the perception of the national team, describing the Atlas Lions as “one of the most admired sides in world football, and they head into 2026 with a squad capable of causing problems for anyone in their group.”

Speaking to reporters upon arriving in the United States, Ouahbi outlined the team’s ambitions for the competition.

“We truly hope to make Moroccans proud of their team and proud of being from Morocco. We came with the primary intention of showing that Morocco belongs among football’s great nations.”

Tough Group Stage Challenge Awaits

Morocco have been drawn in Group C alongside Brazil, Scotland, and Haiti, setting up a demanding path through the opening phase of the tournament.

FIFA believes the Atlas Lions will quickly discover whether they can once again challenge football’s established powers.

“Morocco will soon be in the thick of the action again, and they will quickly find out whether they can shake up the world order once more as the draw has pitted them against Brazil in a seismic Group C opener in New York New Jersey, before they go on to face Scotland and Haiti,” according to FIFA.