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Join on Telegram As Morocco prepares for its highly anticipated World Cup 2026 campaign in the United States, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has once again turned to family support as the key ingredient behind the team’s historic success in Qatar four years ago.
The federation has decided to cover all travel and accommodation expenses for the families of Morocco’s players throughout the tournament, ensuring that the Atlas Lions will be surrounded by their loved ones as they compete on football’s biggest stage.
The roots of the decision
The initiative repeats the approach adopted during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, where players’ families accompanied the national team throughout its remarkable journey to the semi-finals.
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The presence of parents, spouses and relatives helped create a unique atmosphere within the squad and became one of the defining images of the tournament.
Scenes of Moroccan players celebrating victories alongside their mothers captured global attention during Qatar 2022. Those emotional moments resonated with football fans around the world and highlighted the strong family values that have long been associated with the Atlas Lions.
The followed procedures
To facilitate the initiative, the federation has arranged dedicated accommodation for the players’ families in New Jersey, close to the national team’s training base. The setup will allow players to maintain regular contact with their relatives while remaining fully focused on their preparations and matches.
The decision comes as Morocco continues its final preparations for the World Cup under head coach Mohamed Ouahbi. The Atlas Lions arrived in the United States earlier this week and have already begun training sessions ahead of a warm-up match against Norway on June 7.
Morocco enters the tournament with high expectations after becoming the first African and Arab nation to reach a World Cup semi-final in 2022. Drawn in Group C alongside Brazil, Scotland and Haiti, the Atlas Lions will open their campaign against Brazil on June 13 before facing Scotland on June 19 and Haiti on June 24.
While tactical preparation and physical conditioning remain central to Morocco’s ambitions, the federation believes that emotional stability can be equally important during more than a month-long competition.
