Morocco are ranked seventh in the world, the highest African nation on the FIFA rankings. The African champions earned their title in controversial fashion earlier this year, and there have been those who think their status may be a little inflated.Brazil came forth to test them on Saturday, and they passed, forcing the five-time World Cup champions to come from behind to earn a draw and never seeming out of place in the only group that features two top-10 teams. With their quality tested and proven, we have to take a look at Morocco, legitimate contenders.

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (AP):Vinícius Júnior scored an equalising goal in the 32nd minute, giving five-time champions Brazil a 1-1 draw against Morocco yesterday in a…

Fans flew in to witness one of the most competitive matches of this early phase of the 2026 World Cup.