Spanish Player Llorente: "I Like Morocco's Playing Style and See Them Capable of Going Far in the World Cup"

Spanish player Marcos Llorente has tipped the Moroccan national team to be one of the biggest surprises at the 2026 World Cup, praising the level of performance displayed by the "Atlas Lions" in recent years.

In an interview with 'sporttvportugal', Llorente stated that he is very impressed with the Moroccan team's performance and their playing style, asserting their capability to achieve a remarkable run in the World Cup.

The Spanish player explained: "The surprise team of the tournament for me is Morocco. I like their performance and their playing style in recent competitions." He added: "Perhaps many do not consider them among the top favorites, but I believe they are capable of going far in the World Cup."

Regarding his other predictions for the tournament, Llorente chose Spain to win the World Cup title, while he tipped Portugal to reach the final match and finish as runners-up.

The Atlético Madrid player also expressed his hope that his compatriot Lamine Yamal would win the Best Player award in the tournament, while he predicted Unai Simón would receive the Best Goalkeeper award.

Llorente's statements underscore the growing stature of the Moroccan national team on the international stage, having established themselves as strong contenders in major tournaments and captured the attention of many global football stars thanks to their results and performances in recent years.