The Morocco national soccer team, the Atlas Lions, achieved a historic feat by setting a world record of 16 consecutive victories with a 1-0 win over Congo in Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier at the newly refurbished Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.
Morocco’s victory ensured they surpassed Spain and Germany, which held the top spot with 15 consecutive victories in 2008-2009 and 2010-2011, respectively.
The Atlas Lions won the match 1-0, bringing their winning streak to 16 consecutive victories in all competitions, including the African Cup of Nations qualifiers, the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, and friendly matches.
This world record in terms of consecutive victories achieved by the Atlas Lions confirms the considerable growth of Moroccan soccer, as well as the prestigious place it now occupies on the international stage.
In addition to their winning streak, the highlight of the Atlas Lions’ exceptional run under national coach Walid Regragui has been the impressive scores recorded in their various matches.
In terms of numbers, the Atlas Lions have scored 50 goals in 16 matches, an average of more than 3 goals per match, while conceding only 4 goals.
Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou has managed to keep a clean sheet 12 times, reflecting the team’s defensive solidity and rigorous tactical discipline across different lines.
The results achieved in recent years by different age groups are tangible proof of this qualitative leap in Moroccan soccer, which is now a benchmark and an example to follow at the Arab and African levels.
This success also reflects the national team’s consistent performance in terms of tactics, discipline, and the players’ ability to compete with the biggest football schools in different age categories, which explains Morocco’s progress in the current FIFA rankings, where it recently reached 11th place worldwide, while continuing to dominate the African and Arab rankings.
Indeed, this series of victories makes Morocco a formidable opponent for continental and international titles and paves the way for new generations of talent to continue writing the history of Moroccan football.
