Morocco’s national team has returned home following another memorable FIFA World Cup campaign. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) announced that the Atlas Lions were scheduled to arrive at Rabat–Salé Airport at 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 12, after departing from Boston, United States. Head coach Mohamed Ouahbi and his squad return after their impressive run ended in the quarter-finals, where they were defeated 2-0 by France.
Despite the elimination, Morocco leaves the tournament with pride. The Atlas Lions were the only African and Arab nation to reach the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the first edition to feature 48 teams.
Their performance follows their historic semi-final appearance at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, further cementing Morocco’s position as one of Africa’s leading football nations and among the world’s elite.
Supporters are expected to give the team a warm welcome, celebrating another remarkable achievement that reflects the continued rise of Moroccan football on the international stage.
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