فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
The Moroccan national football team faces Congo today, Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, in the tenth and final round of the African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. The match starts at 8 PM Morocco time (GMT+1) as the “Atlas Lions” seek to finish the qualifiers undefeated, having already secured direct qualification to the finals. This game is a chance to boost confidence ahead of the African Cup of Nations, which Morocco will host next winter. The Moroccan team is considered a strong contender after reaching the semifinals of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Qualifying Context and Group Standings
Morocco leads Group 5 in the World Cup qualifiers with a perfect record, having won all matches so far with six clean victories out of seven games in 2025. Congo is at the bottom of the group, which also includes Niger, Tanzania, and Zambia, with only one point from seven matches and some administrative losses. Morocco aims to maintain its unbeaten streak of 21 World Cup qualifying matches (17 wins, 4 draws), having won the last 8 matches and kept 16 clean sheets in those games.
Teams’ Performance and Head-to-Head History
Morocco comes off a narrow 1-0 friendly win over Bahrain last week, with a stoppage-time goal from Jawad El Yamiq assisted by Achraf Hakimi. Morocco has not lost any official match since their 2023 AFCON round-of-16 defeat to South Africa and has scored at least two goals in nine of its last eleven matches. Meanwhile, Congo struggles with a winless run in 2025, most recently losing 3-1 to Niger, with Dio Basinga scoring a consolation goal in stoppage time. Congo has not won a World Cup qualifier since November 2015 and scored only once in four of their last five matches.
Historically, the two teams have met six times in all competitions, with Morocco winning four and two draws, and Congo yet to win. Their last qualifier meeting in 2024 ended in a 6-0 win for Morocco, with five out of the six matches featuring fewer than 2.5 goals.
Key Players and Expected Lineups
Coach Walid Regragui is expected to rely on stars like Achraf Hakimi, who provided an assist in the recent friendly, and Jawad El Yamiq, the decisive goal scorer. Congo’s offensive threat centers on Dio Basinga. There are no significant injury reports for either team based on recent updates.
Predictions and Betting Tips
Experts expect a comfortable win for Morocco, possibly 4-0 or by at least a two-goal margin. Recommended bets include a Morocco win with over 2.5 goals, no goals for both teams to score, and at least one goal in the second half.
How to Follow the Match
The match can be watched live on ESPN, FOX Sports, or followed on Flashscore for live updates and stats. A large crowd is expected at the stadium, with tickets priced between 30 and 150 Moroccan dirhams.
This match represents a strong conclusion to Morocco’s qualifiers, relying on fan support and the team’s outstanding performance. We wish the national team success in achieving another victory.
