RABAT: Morocco have confirmed they will play three warm-up matches before next month’s World Cup, giving their new coach more game time with his squad.

Morocco, who were surprise semi-finalists at the World Cup in Qatar four years ago, appointed Mohamed Ouahbi as coach in March after the resignation of Walid Regragui.

Ouahbi has had only two matches in charge since taking over, a draw with Ecuador and a victory over Paraguay just weeks into the job.

Morocco’s football federation said the team would play Burundi on May 26 behind closed doors at their training centre in Sale before a game against Madagascar on June 2 in Rabat, where supporters will be able to send the team off.

Once they arrive in the United States, where their base camp will be in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, the Moroccans will conclude their preparations with a clash against Norway on June 7 in New York.

Published in Dawn, May 14th, 2026