FIFA names Saudi Arabia World Cup host in 2034; six nations team up for 2030
Saudi Arabia has been officially confirmed by FIFA as host of the 2034 World Cup in men’s soccer.DECEMBER 11
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FIFA names Saudi Arabia as host of the 2034 World Cup and Spain, Portugal and Morocco as co-hosts of the 2030 tournament
FIFA names Saudi Arabia as host of the 2034 World Cup and Spain, Portugal and Morocco as co-hosts of the 2030 tournamentDECEMBER 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
U.S. men's soccer team drops Olympic quarterfinal to Morocco
The U.S. men's soccer team's run at the 2024 Olympics is over with a 4-0 loss to Morocco in Friday's quarterfinal match in Paris.AUGUST 2
CAF bans Morocco coach Walid Regragui for 2 games, fines Moroccan and Congo federations after melee
The Confederation of African Football has handed Morocco coach Walid Regragui a four-game ban with two games suspended in response to the heated scenes at the end of Morocco’s Afri...JANUARY 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Congo captain Chancel Mbemba subjected to online racist abuse after Africa Cup game against Morocco
Congo captain Chancel Mbemba has been subjected to a torrent of racist abuse on social media after leading his team to a 1-1 draw against Morocco at the Africa Cup of NationsJANUARY 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Morocco eases to 3-0 win over Tanzania in Africa Cup opener, Congo 'Leopards' held by Zambia 1-1
Youssef En-Nesyri had to wait until he was on the substitutes’ bench before celebrating a goal that helped Morocco seal a 3-0 win over Tanzania in their opening Africa Cup of Natio...JANUARY 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
World Cup qualifying in Africa starts with 7 teams at 'home' in Morocco during stadium upgrade push
Morocco is the place to be when 2026 World Cup qualifying in Africa starts this weekNOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Eritrea withdraws from qualifying for 2026 World Cup days before first game against Morocco
Eritrea has withdrawn from African qualifying for the 2026 World Cup just days before its opening game against MoroccoNOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
World Cup semifinalist Morocco recruits France U21 player Diop to start qualifying for 2026 edition
World Cup semifinalist Morocco will start its qualifying campaign for the 2026 tournament with a newly-recruited France Under-21 player named in the squad for the first timeNOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Morocco, Portugal and Spain to host 2030 World Cup with opening matches in South America
A unique 2030 World Cup is set to be played in Europe and Africa with the surprising addition of South America to celebrate 100-year anniver...OCTOBER 4, 2023
Manchester United signs Morocco midfielder Sofyan Amrabat on loan from Fiorentina
Sofyan Amrabat has described Manchester United as the “club of my dreams" after completing a season-long loan move to the English giants.SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Morocco goalkeeper Bounou joins Neymar at Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal
Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou has joined Neymar’s new club in Saudi Arabia after Sevilla announced his transfer to Al HilalAUGUST 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Atlas Lionesses become latest Morocco team to earn a World Cup upset
Morocco’s teams are getting used to upsetting higher-ranked opponents on soccer's biggest stageJULY 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
After USFL's Maulers, some of sports' biggest recent worst-to-first turnarounds
Here are some of the biggest turnarounds in recent sports memory, from the USFL to the NFL to college football and beyond.JUNE 25, 2023
UEFA president backs Morocco joining Europe's 2030 World Cup bid
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin was once an opponent of bidding for the 2030 World Cup with another continent.APRIL 5, 2023
In U-turn, UEFA head backs Morocco joining Europe's WCup bid
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin was once an opponent of bidding for the 2030 World Cup with another continentAPRIL 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
West Ham beats last-place Saints, out of EPL relegation zone
West Ham has climbed out of the Premier League’s relegation zone and left Southampton in last place with a tense 1-0 winAPRIL 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
France hires Renard as women's coach ahead of World Cup
French coach Hervé Renard has been appointed to guide France’s women’s team at the World Cup this summer then at the Paris Olympics next yearMARCH 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
De la Fuente under pressure early as Spain's new coach
The Luis de la Fuente era in Spain is already being questioned after only two gamesMARCH 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Spaniard detained over racist insults against Morocco team
A hotel employee in Madrid has been arrested for racially insulting members of Morocco’s national teamMARCH 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Algeria second team after Morocco to qualify for African Cup
Striker Baghdad Bounedjah’s early goal was enough for Algeria to beat Niger 1-0 in African Cup of Nations qualifying and book its place at the tournament in Ivory Coast next yearMARCH 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cristiano Ronaldo happy again with Portugal's national team
Cristiano Ronaldo is feeling at home againMARCH 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MATCHDAY: England hosts Ukraine as Portugal, Italy in action
England looks to follow up its 2-1 win over Italy as it hosts Ukraine in European Championship qualifyingMARCH 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Great debuts for De la Fuente, Joselu as Spain beats Norway
Spain got off to a winning start under new coach Luis de la Fuente by beating Norway 3-0 to open its qualifying campaign for the 2024 European ChampionshipMARCH 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ghana finds late winner vs. Angola in African Cup qualifying
Antoine Semenyo scored the winning goal in the sixth minute of injury time to see Ghana edge Angola 1-0 in African Cup of Nations qualifying and stay atop its groupMARCH 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
