Morocco and Norway set to play final pre-World Cup friendly

Morocco and Norway will conclude their World Cup preparations with an international friendly at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey, on Sunday, June 7. The match serves as the final competitive warm-up for both nations before the 2026 tournament begins next week.

Morocco enters the fixture in strong form, having won three and drawn one of its four friendlies under new head coach Mohamed Ouahbi. The team secured dominant victories over Burundi and Madagascar earlier this month. The Atlas Lions are currently on a 27-match unbeaten run dating back to August 2025 and are the reigning Africa Cup of Nations champions. They qualified for the World Cup by winning all eight of their group matches.

Norway, competing in its first World Cup since 1998, also enjoyed a flawless qualifying campaign, winning eight consecutive matches. The team is led by striker Erling Haaland, who scored 16 goals in qualifying, and captain Martin Odegaard. Norway warmed up with a 3-1 victory over Sweden on June 1.

The match represents a final opportunity for both coaches to assess their squads and tactics. Morocco will face Brazil, Scotland, and Haiti in World Cup Group C, while Norway is drawn in...