Following their 2026 World Cup round of 32 qualification, Morocco has broken Nigeria's win record in the tournament.
Morocco have written another remarkable chapter in African football history after becoming the African nation with the most victories in FIFA World Cup history.
The Atlas Lions achieved the feat following their thrilling 4-2 comeback win over Haiti in their final Group C match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The result not only secured Morocco’s place in the Round of 32 but also moved them ahead of Nigeria as Africa’s most successful nation in terms of World Cup match victories.
Prior to the tournament, Nigeria held the record with six World Cup wins. Morocco entered the competition level with several African nations on five victories and quickly closed the gap through an impressive campaign in North America.
A 1-0 win over Scotland gave the North Africans their sixth World Cup victory, drawing them level with Nigeria, before the victory over Haiti took them clear at the top.
Morocco’s rise has been one of the great success stories in world football over the past decade. The team captured global attention by becoming the first African nation to reach a FIFA World Cup semi-final in Qatar in 2022.
Four years later, they have continued that progress by breaking yet another continental record.
Against Haiti, Morocco twice came from behind before goals from Achraf Hakimi, Ismael Saibari, Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine sealed a memorable 4-2 triumph.
The victory ensured the Atlas Lions advanced to the knockout rounds as Group C runners-up behind Brazil.
The record is another testament to Morocco’s growing influence on the international stage and highlights the steady evolution of African football.
While Nigeria’s achievements at previous World Cups helped establish the continent’s reputation, Morocco have now set a new standard for future African generations to chase.
With the knockout stages still ahead, the Atlas Lions have the opportunity to extend their record further and continue their pursuit of another historic World Cup run.
