Bounou Aims for Another Historic World Cup Run with Morocco in 2026
Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou says it is vital for his team to build on their historic semi-final run at the 2022 World Cup. The Atlas Lions were the first African side to reach that stage in Qatar. Bounou believes the squad still has the quality and mindset needed for success. He points out that for some players 2026 could be a final World Cup and for others their first. Morocco has been drawn in Group C alongside Brazil, Scotland and Haiti. They open against Brazil in New Jersey, a match Bounou approaches with caution but confidence. Since 2022, Morocco has climbed from 22nd to eighth in the FIFA rankings. Bounou says this rise has earned his team more respect and strengthened their belief.
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