Morocco vs Norway: a high-profile clash between two World Cup-bound nations
In a match taking place ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Morocco will face Norway. The game is scheduled for Sunday, June 7, with kick-off at 21:00 CET, and here is my betting pick for the encounter.
Morocco vs Norway: Match preview
Morocco finished fourth at the last World Cup and are set to return to the tournament once again. The Atlas Lions collected the maximum 24 points from eight qualifying matches to finish top of their group. At the World Cup, they will face Brazil, Scotland and Haiti.
It is not the easiest group, so reaching the knockout stage will require a strong performance, although the opportunity is certainly there. Since qualifying, Morocco have gone on to win the FIFA Arab Cup and the Africa Cup of Nations. They are also unbeaten in their last four matches.
Norway have also achieved a historic milestone by qualifying for the World Cup. They collected a perfect 24 points from eight matches, finishing six points ahead of Italy. At the World Cup, they will take on Iraq, Senegal and France.
The group stage will be challenging, but the Norwegians will undoubtedly be aiming to reach the knockout rounds. In friendlies since securing qualification, Norway have lost 2-1 to the Netherlands, drawn with Switzerland, and defeated Sweden 3-1.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Morocco have not lost a match since August 2025.
- Morocco have scored in each of their last four matches.
- These teams have met only once before, in 1998, when the match ended in a 2-2 draw.
Probable line-ups
- Morocco: Bounou; Hakimi, Diop, Aguerd, Mazraoui; El Aynaoui, El Mourabet, Diaz, Ounahi, Ezzalzouli; El Kaabi
- Norway: Nyland; Ryerson, Ajer, Heggem, Møller Wolfe; Bobb, Berge, Aursnes, Nusa; Haaland, Sørloth
Prediction
Both teams play an attractive brand of football and are using this match as part of their preparations for the World Cup. I expect them to field strong line-ups and deliver an entertaining contest. My recommended bet is both teams to score.
