Morocco's World Cup Triumph and Club Friendlies — Week of July 5

This week was marked by Morocco's impressive performance in the World Cup, where they secured a commanding victory against Canada. The national team continues to shine on the global stage, advancing to the quarter-finals. Meanwhile, Moroccan players also made their mark in various club friendlies across Europe, showcasing their talents and contributing to their teams' successes.

Top Performers

World Cup Success

• S. Diop was part of the Morocco squad that triumphed over Canada with a 3-0 victory on July 4. This win secured Morocco's place in the World Cup quarter-finals, highlighting the team's strength and cohesion on the international stage.

Club Friendlies

• A. Zaroury played a pivotal role for Panathinaikos in their 3-1 victory over Ajax on July 4. Zaroury scored a crucial goal in the 30th minute, assisted by A. Jagusic, demonstrating his offensive prowess.
• H. Anhari contributed to Fortuna Düsseldorf's dominant 6-0 win against Monheim on July 3, scoring in the 77th minute to cap off a comprehensive team performance.

Results Abroad

A. Zaroury

• Featured prominently in Panathinaikos' friendlies, scoring against Ajax and participating in the 4-0 victory over Helmond Sport on July 1.

H. Anhari

• Scored for Fortuna Düsseldorf in their friendly against Monheim, showcasing his ability to find the net and contribute to his team's attacking efforts.

Other Moroccan Players

• I. Sebaoui played for St. Truiden in their 6-0 win over Zepperen-Brustem on July 4 and also featured in the 2-1 victory against Thes Sport on July 1.
• M. Ihattaren and F. Al Mazyani were part of Waalwijk's squad in their 1-1 draw against Jong AZ on July 4 and a 2-1 win over Rot-weiss Oberhausen on June 30.
• R. Slim and A. Berdad scored for CODM Meknès in their 3-2 victory over FAR Rabat in the Botola Pro on July 2, with Slim also receiving a yellow card.

FIFA Ranking

Morocco maintains a strong position in the FIFA rankings, currently sitting at 7th as of June 11, 2026. This reflects their consistent performances on the international stage and their successful World Cup campaign so far.

As Morocco heads into the World Cup quarter-finals, the focus will be on maintaining their momentum and continuing to perform at the highest level. Club friendlies will also provide further opportunities for Moroccan players to hone their skills and make an impact.