Morocco will play against Congo in a 2026 World Cup qualifier at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, in Rabat.
The Atlas Lions can put another perfect record on their qualifying campaign and continue their long streak of wins, while Congo come to the game with no particular hope in the group but will still be motivated to end on a good note.
The Atlas Lions have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and are now looking to set a record for the most consecutive wins in international football.
Match details
- Fixture: Morocco vs Congo
- Competition: 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers (CAF)
- Venue: Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat, Morocco
- Date: Tuesday, 14 October 2025
- Kick-off: 20:00 GMT+1
How & Where to watch
The match will be on beIN Sports and is free on FIFA+. In Morocco it will also be broadcast on Arryadia TV.
Morocco team news
Coach Walid Regragui has an in-form squad with a mix of some veterans and some fringe players as he is managing with a couple of small injuries.
- Injuries: Azzedine Ounahi is out with a calf issue. Noussair Mazraoui and Sofyan Amrabat joined the camp after fitness concerns but are in doubt as to whether they are available for tonight.
Other regulars like Sofiane Rahimi, Romain Saïss and Achraf Dari are not in the latest list.
- Tactical tweaks: With a few injuries to manage, Regragui will stick to a solid defensive base and rotate mainly in attacking areas , keep the team compact and give chances to squad players to keep rhythm and protect key men ahead of the AFCON window. Morocco will look to dominate possession, use the wide areas to create overloads and apply coordinated high pressure when out of possession.
Predicted lineup (4–3–3): Bounou; El Karouani; Masina, El Yamiq, Hakimi; El Aynaoui, Targhaline, Saibari; Diaz, Ben Seghir, El-Kaabi.
Congo team news
Congo arrive with a new technical setup but with a tough qualifying campaign on paper. The federation appointed Fabrizio Cesana earlier in the campaign to steady the ship. Congo’s form in the group has been poor and there are no major injury reports ahead of the trip to Rabat.
- Injuries: no major injuries or suspensions
- Tactical tweaks: Congo will set up conservatively, protect a back four and look for moments to play direct to wide runners or a target man. Against a possession-heavy Morocco, they will compact the middle and look for transitions rather than sustained pressure.
Predicted lineup: Ndinga; Kapaya, Makosso, Itoua, Etou; Ndockyt, Nongo; Moussavou, Ngoma, Nkaya; Bassinga
What to expect
Rabat will be in party mood as Morocco aims to end a near perfect qualifying run. The Atlas Lions are at the same time on the brink of making history by being the first national to win 16 consecutive international games, surpassing the current record held by Spain. Morocco will look to have possession of the ball,play out wide and score early.
Congo will be stubborn and pragmatic, with their best chance coming on the break or via a set piece, if Morocco can disrupt their rotation and usual cohesion. Morocco will control the pace of the play and test Congo’s defensive shape.
Safe calls
- Morocco to Win: Morocco are overwhelming favorites at home.
- Over 1.5 Goals: Yes, given Morocco’s attacking form.
- Both Teams to Score: No, Congo have struggled for goals in the group.
- Score prediction: Morocco 3–0 Congo.
