Atlas Lions face brutal knockout gauntlet to write World Cup history
Morocco begins the 2026 World Cup knockout phase with a daunting road to a potential historic final under Mohamed Ouahbi. The Atlas Lions must navigate a gauntlet of elite opponents to claim Africa’s first-ever World Cup crown.

Morocco’s national team opens the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout phase under manager Mohamed Ouahbi with a brutal path to a potential first-ever final. The Atlas Lions must clear a gauntlet of elite opponents to cement their status as Africa’s football powerhouse. The knockout draw pits Morocco against a succession of top-tier sides in the Round of 16, Quarter-finals, and beyond.


















