Morocco's National Team Dominates Burundi 5-0 in World Cup Warm-Up
T.E (Elbotola)
26 May 2026at14:33
The Moroccan national team secured a dominant 5-0 victory over their Burundian counterparts in a friendly match held this Tuesday at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Maâmora. This fixture was part of the Atlas Lions' preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals.
Ayoub El Kaabi opened the scoring with a brace, finding the net in the 59th and 63rd minutes. Tawfik Ben Taieb added a third goal in the 71st minute, before Soufiane Benjdida also scored twice, securing goals in the 80th and 90th minutes.
This encounter is part of the national team's training schedule ahead of the final squad announcement for the 2026 World Cup. The match was played behind closed doors.
Q&A
What happened in the Morocco vs. Burundi friendly match?
The Moroccan national team achieved a decisive 5-0 victory over Burundi in a friendly match held this Tuesday. Ayoub El Kaabi and Soufiane Benjdida both scored twice, contributing significantly to the win as part of World Cup preparations.
Why did Morocco play a friendly match against Burundi?
Morocco played the friendly match against Burundi as a crucial part of their training schedule for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup finals. This fixture helped the Atlas Lions prepare and assess players for the final squad announcement.
What are the next steps for the Moroccan national team after this friendly?
Following this dominant friendly victory, the Moroccan national team will continue their preparations for the 2026 World Cup. The coaching staff will use insights from this match to finalize the squad before the official announcement.
