World Cup 2026: Lekjaa visits Morocco camp in New Jersey ahead of Brazil opener

Mr. Fouzi Lekjaa, President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, has paid a morale-boosting visit to the Atlas Lions’ training camp in New Jersey as the team fine-tunes preparations for their opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Lekjaa spent time with players and members of the technical staff during the visit, offering encouragement as Morocco step up their preparations for a high-profile Group C clash against Brazil on June 13 at MetLife Stadium in the New York/New Jersey region.

The Moroccan delegation is currently based in New Jersey, where training sessions have been focused on tactical organisation and match readiness ahead of what is expected to be one of the standout fixtures of the group stage.

The encounter against five-time world champions Brazil marks a stern early test for the Atlas Lions in their bid to make a strong impression at the tournament.

Morocco arrive at the competition with growing confidence following their impressive recent international performances, and the visit from the federation president is seen as part of wider efforts to keep morale high within the squad as they approach a demanding opener.

The Group C campaign will see Morocco face Brazil first, before taking on additional opponents in their bid to progress beyond the group stage.

With anticipation building, all attention now turns to MetLife Stadium, where Morocco’s World Cup journey begins under the global spotlight.