Morocco's possible round-of-32 opponents at 2026 World Cup confirmed

BAGHDAD, Iraq — Morocco finished second in Group C of the 2026 World Cup with seven points after drawing Brazil 1-1 and beating Scotland 1-0 and Haiti 4-2, becoming the first Arab national team to advance past the group stage in World Cup history. Under FIFA's tournament format, the Group C runner-up will face the Group F winner. The Netherlands and Japan are level on four points in Group F, with the Dutch holding the top spot on total goals scored, 7-6. Sweden sit third on three points, while Tunisia, with two defeats, has been eliminated. The final Group F matches, played early Friday morning, pit the Netherlands against Tunisia and Japan against Sweden. The Netherlands are seen as the strongest contender to advance, while the Japan-Sweden fixture will determine which side moves directly into the quarterfinals. Morocco will meet either the Netherlands, Japan or Sweden in the round of 32.