Morocco Thrash Burundi 5-0 in Friendly Ahead of the 2026 World Cup

The Morocco national football team defeated their Burundian counterparts five goals to nil in the friendly match that brought them together on Tuesday 26 May 2026 at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in La Maâmora, as part of the Atlas Lions' preparations for the final stage of the 2026 World Cup.

The national team delivered a strong and convincing performance, particularly going forward, with Ayoub El Kaabi scoring twice, Toufik Benattib adding another goal and Sofiane Benjdida also netting a brace, confirming the side's physical and tactical readiness during this preparatory phase.

The match saw clear dominance from the Moroccan players throughout the encounter, with great cohesion between the lines and an offensive efficiency that settled the contest in favour of the Lions with a clean 5-0 win, a positive sign ahead of the upcoming challenges.