Former international players unanimously agree that the human arsenal that the Moroccan national football team has, from goalkeeping to the attacking line, gives it the ability to enter the 2026 World Cup with great confidence, and compete to reach the furthest possible point in this global event.
These former players confirmed, in statements following the drawing of the 2026 World Cup, yesterday evening, Friday, at the Kennedy Center in Washington, that the Moroccan national team has all the qualifications to impose its character in these finals, and repeat its historic achievement in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, highlighting that the “Atlas Lions” are capable of topping the third group, which includes Brazil, Scotland, and Haiti.
In this regard, Moroccan football legend Mohamed Timoumi considered that the chances of the Moroccan national team are “ample and strong,” stressing that the “Atlas Lions” have now enjoyed wide respect on the international scene, thanks to the experience and distinguished football reputation that the current generation has accumulated.
Al-Timoumi stressed that the success of the Moroccan team in this major international forum “remains dependent on good management of the matches,” focus during the camps, and good preparation on the mental, technical and physical levels, highlighting that the national elements have the capabilities that allow them to repeat or even surpass the achievement of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
For his part, Khaled Raghib stressed that the performance of the national team and its rising level on the international scene make the stake today greater than just passing through to the second round, pointing out that Morocco is now required to maintain its position among the top teams, especially since the current group includes players who practice at high levels and can make a difference.
Raghib believes that “Brazil, despite its global value, does not currently have a competitive team,” stressing, on the other hand, that the Moroccan team has all the ingredients to reach the second round, topping its group.
For his part, Hisham Abu Sherwan stressed that the national team “no longer cares about the identity of its competitors, as it was fourth in the world in the last edition.”
In this context, the former player recalled the 1998 World Cup in France, stressing that the Moroccan national team stood strong against Brazil on several previous occasions, highlighting that the current group includes players at a high competitive level, capable of leading Morocco towards leadership.
These former international players concluded that the Moroccan fans place high hopes on this exceptional generation, reiterating that the national team is qualified to go far in this edition, especially with Morocco approaching the organization of the 2030 World Cup finals in partnership with Spain and Portugal, which gives the national football additional motivation to continue its path of brilliance.
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