The Moroccan national team has successfully secured the first victory for Arab nations at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating Scotland 1-0 in the second round of the group stage.
This historic edition of the World Cup, co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico, features an unprecedented 8 Arab teams—the largest representation in the region’s football history.
During the opening round, all Arab teams, including Morocco, failed to secure a win. However, the Atlas Lions broke the deadlock with a crucial victory over Scotland, thanks to an early goal by Ismael Saibari in the very first minute.
While Morocco celebrated, other Arab teams faced severe setbacks in the tournament. Canada handed Qatar a crushing 6-0 defeat, while Tunisia suffered a humiliating 5-1 loss to Sweden. This heavy defeat led to the dismissal of coach Sabri Lamouchi, who was promptly replaced by Hervé Renard.
Historical Fact: Morocco remains the most successful Arab team in World Cup history with 6 victories, followed by Saudi Arabia with 4, and Algeria and Tunisia with 3 wins each.
With this latest result, Morocco extends its impressive unbeaten streak to 39 matches across all competitions, showcasing the massive development of Moroccan football in recent years.
Currently, the Atlas Lions have virtually secured a spot in the Round of 32. A single point from their final group-stage match against Haiti will officially seal their qualification.
Arab Teams Results in World Cup 2026 so far:
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Morocco 1-1 Brazil
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Qatar 1-1 Switzerland
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Egypt 1-1 Belgium
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Tunisia 1-5 Sweden
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Algeria 0-3 Argentina
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Jordan 1-3 Austria
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Saudi Arabia 1-1 Uruguay
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Iraq 1-4 Norway
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Qatar 0-6 Canada
