The Ministry of Education and Sports in Morocco has denied reports circulating on social media claiming that the country does not consider itself a representative of Africa at the World Cup.
Morocco has insisted that it is proud of its African roots and its role in representing the continent at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Through an official statement, the government stated that there is no evidence supporting the alleged remarks attributed to Minister Mohamed Saad Berrad that Morocco does not represent Africa, while urging journalists to verify information before publishing it.
As the only African team remaining in the tournament, Morocco continues to proudly carry the hopes of the continent as the 2026 World Cup reaches its decisive stages.
Through an official statement, Morocco emphasized that it is proud of its African roots and honored to carry the hopes of the continent on the global stage.
The country also urged media outlets to verify information before publishing reports that could create unnecessary divisions among Africans.
Morocco remains the only African team left in the 2026 FIFA World Cup and continues to carry the continent’s hopes as the tournament reaches its crucial stages.