The former Moroccan star Salah Eddine Basir confirms that the Atlas Lions have a good chance of competing against the Brazilian national team in the 2026 World Cup finals, emphasizing that the levels of Morocco and Brazil have become very close at present. Basir points out that the technical and human capabilities available to the Moroccan team, in addition to factors such as self-confidence, tactical discipline, and mental focus, are all decisive elements in achieving a positive result against one of the top candidates for the title.
Basir sees that the Brazilian national team still represents a major global power with top-class stars, but is currently going through a gradual renewal phase different from its previous encounters, confirming that this does not diminish its technical value. Amid this closeness in the levels of major teams, Basir stresses the necessity for the Moroccan team to approach this match with full concentration and discipline. The FIFA ranking, which places Morocco seventh in the world and Brazil sixth, reveals the progress made by Moroccan football and confirms the status of the “Atlas Lions” among the elites.
Moroccan fans place great hopes on this generation of players, who combine experience and youth, many of whom have extensive experience in the strongest European and world leagues.
Although Morocco has been drawn into a tough group including Brazil, Scotland, and Haiti, Basir believes that the Atlas Lions have sufficient capabilities to compete for the two tickets to the second round.
Basir warns against underestimating the Scottish team, which includes seasoned players in European leagues, considering that achieving a positive result against them will be an important step. He also stresses the importance of taking the Haitian team seriously, which plays modern football and possesses notable offensive abilities, having qualified as group leaders and achieved remarkable results in their preparatory matches, such as their big 4-0 victory over New Zealand. At the end of his talk, Salah Eddine Basir calls on the players to maintain confidence, competitive spirit, and mental focus to meet the hopes of the fans and honor national football in this global event.
