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The Atlas Lions of Morocco hve officially booked their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, becoming Africa\u2019s first representatives after a commanding 5-0 win over Niger in Rabat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Niger, reduced to 10 men early in the match, could not withstand Morocco\u2019s firepower. Ismael Saibari scored twice before halftime, while Ayoub El Kaabi, Ibrahim Igamane, and Azzedine Ounahi added second-half goals to complete the rout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this result, Morocco sealed a perfect qualification run of six wins from six matches, collecting 18 points to comfortably top Group E.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After their historic semi-final achievement at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Morocco are set to return to football\u2019s grandest stage, carrying the hopes of Africa once again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Atlas Lions of Morocco hve officially booked their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, becoming Africa\u2019s first representatives after a commanding 5-0 win over Niger in Rabat. Niger, reduced to 10 men early in the match, could not withstand Morocco\u2019s firepower. 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