Morocco continued its preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with an emphatic 4-0 victory over Madagascar in an international friendly played on Tuesday at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.
The Atlas Lions wasted no time asserting their dominance, with Ismaël Saibari opening the scoring in the fourth minute before doubling his tally midway through the first half. The PSV Eindhoven midfielder delivered an impressive performance, giving Morocco a comfortable advantage heading into the latter stages of the match.
After controlling possession and creating several opportunities throughout the encounter, the Moroccan side added a third goal in the 78th minute when Soufiane Rahimi calmly converted a penalty. Ayoub El Kaabi then completed the rout three minutes from time, finding the net in the 87th minute to seal a convincing 4-0 win.
The friendly fixture forms part of Morocco’s ongoing preparations for the 2026 World Cup, as head coach Walid Regragui continues to assess his squad and fine-tune tactical options ahead of upcoming international commitments.
The victory extends the positive momentum enjoyed by the Atlas Lions in recent years, reinforcing their status as one of Africa’s leading football nations. With a blend of experienced internationals and emerging talents, Morocco appears determined to build on its recent successes as attention gradually turns toward the global tournament in 2026.
