The Royal Moroccan Football Federation announced that the national team will play two friendly matches against Ecuador and Paraguay on March 27 and March 31, 2026, respectively. These matches are part of their preparations for the FIFA World Cup scheduled for June 2026, to be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

The first friendly will take place in the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid, Spain, where the Moroccan team, known as the Atlas Lions, will face Ecuador. This encounter marks an important opportunity for the team to fine-tune its strategies and build team cohesion ahead of the World Cup. Following this match, Morocco will play Paraguay in another friendly, this time in the city of Lens, France.

In the context of the World Cup, Morocco has been drawn into Group C, where they will compete against formidable opponents Brazil, Haiti, and Scotland. The matches against Ecuador and Paraguay will allow the team to gain valuable experience and assess their readiness as they prepare to face these strong teams in the tournament, reflecting Morocco's determination to perform well on an international stage.