For a while, dual-national footballers were a rarity in the Moroccan national team, but today they account for the majority of players across age groups and have become the Atlas Lions' greatest strength.

Ex-Argentina manager Carlos Bilardo foresaw Morocco’s footballing future in 1991, and the Atlas Lions arrive at the 2026 World Cup in formidable form.

If an African team is to go deep into this World Cup, it would be hard to look past the Atlas Lions as the most likely candidates.

Achraf Hakimi will lead Morocco’s golden generation into the 2026 FIFA World Cup after the Atlas Lions once again raised expectations across African football. The Morocco national team officially confirmed the 26 players who will represent the country at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to take place in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

Morocco's national team is now worth €490.7 million, surpassing the combined market value of Algeria, Egypt and Tunisia.

Expectations were raised after a first semi-final at Qatar 2022 and Mohamed Ouahbi’s side will hope history can repeat itself

With the start of the World Cup exactly a week away, here's a closer look at Morocco and when the Atlas Lions will play in Boston this summer.

Coach Mohamed Ouahbi is ambitious to see the Atlas Lions achieve “great things” during their participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

As part of a special World Cup series, The Athletic is speaking to fans of all 48 competing nations to capture their unique football culture