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Morocco World Cup 2026 Eliminated by France

Morocco were not a typical runner-up. They finished level with Brazil on points, carried a seven-point Group C route into the knockouts, beat the Netherlands on penalties, beat Canada 1-0 and then lost 2-0 to France.

Morocco finished second in Group C on seven points, beat the Netherlands on penalties, beat Canada 1-0 and then lost 2-0 to France.

Checked against FIFA and FRMF context after June 2, 2026. Morocco's Group C route is complete, the squad list is final, and the knockout run ended with the France defeat.

Current World Cup 2026 status

Morocco World Cup 2026 status: out after France loss

Morocco beat the Netherlands on penalties, beat Canada 1-0 and then lost 2-0 to France.

StatusEliminated - lost to FranceSeven points, two wins and one draw gave Morocco a direct knockout route without needing the third-place table.France recap
Group position2nd in Group C7 pts · 2W-1D-0L · 6-3 goals · GD +3Open group table
Latest resultMorocco 4-2 HaitiThe 4-2 win over Haiti finished the group job, and the Morocco run moved on again after the shootout win over the Netherlands.Open match recap
Next stepTournament route closedFrance beat Morocco 2-0 after Morocco's Netherlands and Canada knockout wins.France recap

The Brazil draw is still the result that shows Morocco's runner-up route had real weight.

The Haiti win mattered because it made qualification direct and kept Morocco level with Brazil on points.

The Netherlands match set up Canada, the Canada win extended the run, and France became the exit point.

Morocco Knockout Run

Morocco beat Canada, then exited against France

Morocco finished level with Brazil on points, beat the Netherlands on penalties, beat Canada 1-0 and then lost 2-0 to France.

Round of 32 WinReading Netherlands vs MoroccoUse the recap for the score, the penalty shootout and the moment Match 90 became official.Brazil DrawWhy the 1-1 opener still mattersThat point kept Morocco level with Brazil and pushed Group C toward goal difference.Final Group WinReading Morocco 4-2 Haiti?The Atlanta win gave Morocco seven points and a clean second-place route.Knockout WinWhat did Canada bring?Canada brought direct running and wide pressure, but Morocco won the Houston tie 1-0.Round of 16Where does Match 90 lead next?Use the schedule page for the full Round of 16 picture around Morocco vs Canada.

The route is fixed now: Group C, Netherlands, Canada, then France as the exit point.

Group facts

Group

Group C

Confederation

CAF

Opponents

Brazil, Haiti, Scotland

First match

June 13, 2026

Last match

June 24, 2026

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Morocco's run ended against France

Morocco's route has been sharper than the table label suggests. The Brazil draw gave the group its tension, the Scotland win protected the top-two lane, and the Haiti win made qualification direct rather than dependent on third-place comparisons.

The next step became Canada in Match 90 at NRG Stadium, and Morocco won it 1-0. France then ended the run 2-0, but the route still showed a side that could survive pressure and punish tight knockout margins.

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Quick team snapshot

With matches spread across New York/New Jersey, Boston, Atlanta, Morocco use a different city for each group-stage date.

  • Opening match: June 13, 2026 against Brazil in New York/New Jersey.
  • Travel path: New York/New Jersey -> Boston -> Atlanta.
  • Closing match: June 24, 2026 against Haiti in Atlanta.
  • Group-stage window: 11 days from the opener to the closer.

Why the Canada win still fits Morocco's route

Morocco's second-place label needs context. They drew Brazil 1-1, beat Scotland 1-0 and beat Haiti 4-2. That left them level with Brazil on seven points, with first place decided by goal difference rather than by a clear gap in results.

That mattered against Canada because Morocco did not need a perfect script to be dangerous. They had already taken a point from a tournament favorite, handled the matches that had to become wins and then survived a penalty shootout against the Netherlands.

Coach and outlook

Walid Regragui's Morocco are still read through the memory of the 2022 semi-final run, but the 2026 group has a different texture. This route has been less about one dramatic knockout shock and more about repeatable tournament management.

The Canada match became the next version of that idea: enough discipline to stay compact, enough bravery to attack the first open lane, and enough composure to choose the right final pass when transition moments appeared.

Squad update

FIFA confirmed the final tournament squads on June 2, 2026, so Morocco's knockout story is no longer about list speculation.

The squad question is how that balance held across the knockout run. Morocco needed the back line to survive pressure, the midfield to win the first loose ball and the wide runners to make every transition count.

World Cup record

Best finish

Semi-finals in 2022

2026 group

Second in Group C

Points

7, level with Brazil

Latest knockout result

Lost 2-0 to France

Morocco became the first African men's World Cup semi-finalist in 2022. The 2026 route now tests whether that benchmark can become a repeatable knockout identity.

Morocco knockout questions

Quick answers on Morocco's Group C finish, the Netherlands shootout, Canada win and France exit.

Did Morocco qualify from Group C?

Yes. Morocco finished second in Group C on seven points, level with Brazil but behind on goal difference.

Who eliminated Morocco at World Cup 2026?

France eliminated Morocco with a 2-0 win after Morocco had beaten Canada 1-0.

Why were Morocco dangerous in the knockouts?

Morocco finished level with Brazil on points, beat the Netherlands on penalties and then beat Canada 1-0 before France ended the run.