Morocco Draws 1-1 with Norway in Final Friendly Before World Cup

T.E (Elbotola)

07 June 2026at21:00

The Moroccan national team drew 1-1 with their Norwegian counterparts in a friendly match played on Sunday, as part of their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The Atlas Lions took an early lead through Real Madrid player Brahim Díaz in the ninth minute.

During the first half of the encounter, held at the Sports Illustrated Stadium, Moroccan duo Noussair Mazraoui and Abde Ezzalzouli sustained injuries and were subsequently replaced by Youssef Belammari and Soufiane Rahimi.

After the break, Norway managed to equalize in the 75th minute through Arsenal player Martin Ødegaard. National coach Mohamed Wahbi had made numerous changes to the lineup.

Morocco is set to kick off their World Cup campaign on June 13 against Brazil in their opening group stage match, scheduled for 23:00 GMT+1.

Q&A

What happened in Morocco's final friendly before the World Cup?

Morocco's final friendly match before the World Cup resulted in a 1-1 draw against Norway. Brahim Díaz scored an early goal for Morocco, while Martin Ødegaard equalized for Norway in the second half of the encounter.

How did the friendly match impact Morocco's World Cup preparations?

The friendly match impacted Morocco's World Cup preparations by providing a final test, but also by causing injuries to two key players. Noussair Mazraoui and Abde Ezzalzouli were both replaced during the first half, raising concerns for the squad.

When does Morocco begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign?

Morocco begins their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign on June 13. They are set to kick off their tournament journey against Brazil in their opening group stage match, marking a significant start to their World Cup run.