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The Moroccan national team stepped up preparations for its upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 showdown against Scotland with a training session held on Monday at Pingry School in New Jersey.
With the crucial Group C encounter just days away, head coach Mohammed Ouahbi oversaw another important workout aimed at fine-tuning his squad ahead of Friday’s match in Boston.
The session formed part of Morocco’s build-up to their second group-stage fixture of the tournament against Scotland the 19th June.
The first 15 minutes of training were opened to media representatives, allowing journalists to observe the Atlas Lions as they continued their preparations.
Ouahbi used the session to work on several tactical and technical aspects while assessing the readiness of his players ahead of a match that could prove decisive in Morocco’s quest to reach the knockout rounds.
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The atmosphere within the camp appeared focused and determined as the players continued to prepare for one of the most important fixtures of their World Cup campaign.
Morocco will face Scotland on Friday at Boston Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 11:00 p.m. local time. The Atlas Lions will be looking to secure a positive result and strengthen their position in Group C as the competition enters a critical phase.
After impressing in their opening 2026 World Cup match, expectations remain high around the Moroccan squad, which is aiming to build on its recent success on the international stage.
Scotland are in the top of the group with three points after a 1-0 win over Haiti.
Morocco and Brazil are tied for second place with one point each following their 1-1 draw.
Haiti sit bottom of the group with zero points after their defeat to Scotland.
