The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has announced that Morocco's national team will arrive at Rabat-Salé Airport at 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 12, following the conclusion of its FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign.
The Atlas Lions will return from Boston after another memorable tournament co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, bringing home a campaign that further strengthened Morocco's place among world football's elite.
Another Historic World Cup Journey
Morocco once again made history by reaching the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals, becoming the only Arab and African nation to finish among the tournament's final eight teams in the first-ever 48-team World Cup.
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation praised the team's performances throughout the competition, highlighting the determination, consistency, and competitive spirit displayed by Mohamed Ouahbi's squad on football's biggest stage.
Records That Define the Campaign
The 2026 tournament became Morocco's most prolific World Cup campaign to date.
The Atlas Lions scored 11 goals in six matches, setting a new national record for goals in a single World Cup edition.
Their impressive 3-0 victory over Canada in the Round of 16 also saw Morocco become the first African nation to score three goals in a World Cup knockout match.
The triumph further established another milestone, making the Atlas Lions the only African team to record regulation-time victories in the knockout stages of two consecutive FIFA World Cups.
Morocco also concluded the tournament having extended its remarkable run to 19 consecutive victories across all competitions and qualifiers during the 2025 and 2026 seasons.
Fans Await the Team's Return
As the Atlas Lions make their way home, attention has already turned to the welcome awaiting the squad in Morocco.
Many supporters are wondering whether the team will receive a large public reception or an official ceremony similar to the celebrations that followed Morocco's historic FIFA World Cup run in Qatar four years ago.
At this stage, no official announcement has been made regarding any reception or ceremony for the returning delegation.
A Campaign That Inspires the Future
Although Morocco's journey ended in the quarterfinals, the Atlas Lions once again demonstrated their ability to compete with the world's strongest nations while continuing to set new standards for Arab and African football.
The team returns home with more than memorable results—it returns with another chapter of history, a collection of remarkable records, and the admiration of millions of supporters who proudly followed every step of its World Cup adventure.
From Boston to Rabat, the Atlas Lions come home having once again inspired a nation and strengthened Morocco's legacy on football's greatest stage.