Morocco enters the 2026 World Cup as Africa's top-ranked team and the reigning African champions, a title controversially awarded by Caf after Senegal's 1-0 victory in the Africa Cup of Nations final on January 18, 2026, was overturned due to player conduct. This ruling is currently being contested by Senegal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Morocco's historical World Cup performance includes reaching the semi-finals in 2022, a feat unmatched by any other African nation. The team will be led by new coach Mohamed Ouahbi, who replaced Walid Regragui and has selected 17 players from the previous tournament squad, integrating promising talents like Ayyoub Bouaddi. Morocco's World Cup journey begins on June 13 against Brazil, followed by matches against Scotland and Haiti in Group C.