Morocco’s national football team will play Niger and Tanzania in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers on March 21 and 25. Currently leading Group E with nine points, Morocco aims to secure a strong position to qualify. The tournament will feature 48 teams, with automatic spots for group winners and play-off opportunities for the best runners-up.
The Moroccan national football team is set to face Niger and Tanzania in March as part of the African qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), the matches are scheduled for March 21 and 25, starting at 9:30 p.m. each day. These games will mark the 5th and 6th matchdays of Group E in the World Cup qualification process.
Morocco currently leads Group E with nine points, having achieved three consecutive wins. Niger and Tanzania follow closely, each with six points, while Zambia has three points. The Republic of Congo is at the bottom with zero points due to Eritrea’s withdrawal from the competition.
The upcoming matches are crucial for Morocco as they strive to maintain their lead in the group and secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup. Morocco has previously played significant matches at the Honneur Stadium in Oujda, including Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
The 2026 World Cup will see an increase in participants, expanding to 48 teams instead of the traditional 32. It will be jointly hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Teams in the qualifiers are split into nine groups, with each group winner gaining automatic entry for the World Cup.
Additionally, the four best runners-up will partake in a play-off tournament organized by the African Football Confederation (CAF). The tournament winner will move on to a final FIFA play-off where they can join five other teams, with the top two securing their places for the World Cup.
In summary, Morocco’s national team is looking to solidify its lead in Group E of the World Cup qualifiers with matches against Niger and Tanzania. Winning these matches is vital for their ambitions of qualifying for the expanded 2026 World Cup, hosted by three nations. The structure of the qualifiers allows for group winners and the best runners-up to compete for a tournament seat, enhancing the competitive landscape of African football.
Original Source: www.moroccoworldnews.com
