Morocco is making a strong statement in the race for the World Cup title

The Moroccan national team has established itself as a leading contender for the 2026 World Cup title, extending its impressive unbeaten run to 34 matches. This impressive streak has firmly established them as a title contender, though questions remain about their ability to maintain this level of performance until the end of the tournament . Morocco's recent 3-0 victory over Canada in the Round of 16 in Houston further solidified the team's strength, despite a less-than-stellar attacking display that relied heavily on defensive discipline and clinical finishing . The Atlas Lions will now face France in the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup, a match with added significance for Morocco after their defeat to Les Bleus in the semifinals of the previous edition. Morocco's 34-match unbeaten streak across various competitions reflects a remarkable consistency in the team's performance, despite some controversy surrounding certain matches within this run . The Moroccan national team has not lost since its defeat against Kenya in August 2015, continuing its positive run of results that have placed it among the tournament favorites . During its World Cup campaign, Morocco drew with Brazil, then defeated Scotland and Haiti, before narrowly overcoming the Netherlands in the Round of 32. The Moroccan team relies on a number of prominent players, most notably captain Achraf Hakimi, who has delivered consistent performances in both defense and attack, along with Brahim Diaz, who has contributed to several goals throughout the tournament . The coaching staff, led by coach Mohamed Wahbi, emphasizes that the team's strength lies not only in individual skills but also in organization, tactical discipline, and the ability to handle the pressure of matches . With this victory, the Moroccan team qualified for the quarterfinals for the second consecutive time, continuing its journey in the tournament with high ambitions . With its continued strong performances, the question remains whether the Moroccan team can maintain this level of play against stronger teams in the upcoming stages .