Football in Morocco in 2026 is shaped by a dense calendar of international tournaments and an active domestic season. The country continues to be a regular host for Confederation of African Football competitions while its national team remains involved in major global events.
At the start of the year, Morocco is directly affected by the final stage of the Africa Cup of Nations that runs from late December 2025 into January 2026. Matches are played in several cities, including Rabat and Casablanca. The tournament brings extended international attention to local stadiums and infrastructure, as well as a high volume of visiting teams and supporters during the winter period.
Throughout 2026, Moroccan club football continues within the framework of the Botola Pro. The 2025/26 season covers most of the calendar year and involves regular league rounds, continental qualification battles, and domestic cup fixtures. Clubs such as Wydad and Raja Casablanca play a central role in maintaining international visibility for Moroccan football through CAF competitions.
On the international stage, the Moroccan national team’s focus in 2026 is the FIFA World Cup 2026, hosted in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. While the matches themselves are held outside the country, preparation camps, friendly matches, and media activity are closely followed inside Morocco. World Cup participation has a direct impact on domestic interest, television audiences, and commercial partnerships during the year.
Morocco also strengthens its position in women’s and youth football. The country is scheduled to host the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in 2026, bringing 16 national teams to Moroccan venues. This tournament is part of a longer-term strategy to develop women’s football infrastructure and competitive depth at both national and club levels.
Later in the year, Morocco is also set to host the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, scheduled for autumn 2026. The event involves teams from multiple confederations and positions Morocco as a recurring host for FIFA youth competitions. Alongside this, youth continental tournaments under CAF continue to use Moroccan facilities as training and competition bases.
Taken together, football events in Morocco in 2026 reflect a combination of hosting responsibilities and external participation. The calendar links senior international tournaments, domestic league football, and youth development competitions, keeping Morocco consistently present in African and global football throughout the year.
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