Japan and Morocco Face World Cup Giants in Last 32
The Samurai Blue meet Brazil while the Atlas Lions challenge the Netherlands in fixtures that test whether nations outside Europe and South America can claim football’s biggest prize.
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Morocco 4-2 Haiti Analysis: Two Comebacks, Saibari’s Streak and Ouahbi’s Attack-First Gamble
Morocco defeated Haiti 4-2 in a pulsating Group C finale to secure qualification as group runners-up behind Brazil. The Atlas Lions recovered from two first-half deficits—cancelling out historic strikes that marked Haiti’s first World Cup goals in 52 years—before second-half substitutes Soufiane Rahimi and Yassine Gessime completed the comeback. Coach Mohamed Ouahbi’s decision to pursue an attack-first strategy delivered the necessary three points but exposed defensive vulnerabilities that were not evident in earlier matches against Brazil and Scotland.
United States Race into World Cup 2026 Round of 32 as Morocco Edge Past Scotland
The United States powered into the knockout phase with a rapid display in Seattle, while Morocco secured a narrow victory over Scotland to advance from the group stage.
Morocco World Cup 2026 Squad: Atlas Lions List, Key Players and Kenya Fan Guide
FIFA confirmed Morocco’s 26-man squad under head coach Mohamed Ouahbi, featuring goalkeepers Yassine Bounou, Munir El Kajoui and Ahmed Reda Tagnaouti; defenders including Achraf Hakimi, Noussair Mazraoui, Nayef Aguerd and Issa Diop; and midfielders Sofyan Amrabat, Azzedine Ounahi and five others. The forward contingent was not included in the official announcement. Kenyan fans can follow Atlas Lions fixtures in East Africa Time via Pulser’s Group C and schedule pages.
Bayern Munich Set to Seal Saibari Signing from PSV Next Week
Bayern Munich are preparing to complete the signing of Moroccan attacker Ismael Saibari from PSV next week, with medical tests scheduled in the United States.
Bayern Munich Agree Personal Terms with Ismael Saibari Ahead of €48m Bid
Bayern Munich have reached an agreement with Ismael Saibari over personal terms and are preparing a €48 million bid for the PSV Eindhoven star.
Opta Supercomputer Ranks France as Second Favourites for 2026 World Cup
Opta’s supercomputer has identified France as the second favourites to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, giving them a 13 per cent chance of victory behind Spain’s 16.1 per cent.
Ayyoub Bouaddi Switches Allegiance from France to Morocco
Ayyoub Bouaddi has decided to represent Morocco instead of France at international level. The Lille OSC teenager, who is wanted by Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain, could now feature at the 2026 World Cup.