"FIFA": Morocco faces a new test.

The official website of the International Football Federation (FIFA) highlighted the anticipated match between the Moroccan national team and its Dutch counterpart, confirming that this encounter represents a real test to affirm the significant transformation that Moroccan football has undergone in recent years.

FIFA's report explained that the match between Morocco and the Netherlands, scheduled for the morning of Tuesday, June 30, according to Moroccan time, in the city of Monterrey, is one of the strongest encounters in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup, considering that both teams occupy advanced positions in the world ranking; Morocco is in sixth place and the Netherlands in seventh, in a clash that brings together two of the top ten teams in the world.

The report noted that the "Atlas Lions" are no longer just a team that achieved a fleeting success in the "Qatar World Cup 2022," as reaching the historic semi-finals has become a starting point for a new phase of global presence. FIFA believes that a victory over the Netherlands will serve as a definitive confirmation that Morocco has become one of the major football powers.

The official website conveyed statements from national coach Mohamed Wahbi, who emphasized that the match will not be decided solely by technical or physical aspects, but requires the integration of all elements, stating that the encounter "will be a test between two great teams, and it requires focus on every detail of the game."

The report also highlighted goalkeeper Yassine Bounou's confidence in the Moroccan team's ability to compete, as he confirmed that facing the Netherlands will be tough against a team with great players, but he also stressed that Morocco has a strong team ready to take on the challenge.

FIFA's report revisited the Moroccan team's journey since the historic achievement in Qatar 2022, when they eliminated Portugal in the quarter-finals and became the first African team to reach the World Cup semi-finals, considering that the progress the national team has continued to make since then proves that the achievement was not a coincidence.

The report also addressed Morocco's draw against Brazil in the group stage of the "2026 World Cup," considering that the performance against one of the world's top teams demonstrated the "Atlas Lions'" ability to combine defensive organization, control periods of the match, and rely on quick transitions.

On the other hand, FIFA warned of the strength of the Dutch team, which has one of the strongest attacking lines in the tournament, along with significant experience in major events, but it pointed out that Morocco has previously overcome strong teams in the knockout stages, as was the case against Portugal in the "Qatar World Cup."