Morocco vs Burundi Live Score, Pre-World Cup Friendly Result & Match Updates

Morocco face Burundi on Tuesday, 26 May 2026, with kickoff at 12:00 PM local time (WEST) in Salé — that is 07:00 AM ET / 12:00 PM BST — at the Mohammed VI Football Academy. The Atlas Lions head into the FIFA World Cup 2026 braced for their Group C opener against Brazil, while Burundi, who did not qualify for the tournament, arrive as the final warm-up opponent in Morocco’s closed-doors pre-World Cup training camp. Follow this page for the Morocco vs Burundi live score, goals, cards, and full match result. You can also watch live as coverage becomes available.
Morocco vs Burundi Live Score
Morocco vs Burundi Live Score

Morocco vs Burundi Match Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Morocco vs Burundi |
| Competition | International Friendly — Pre-World Cup 2026 |
| Date | Tuesday, 26 May 2026 |
| Kickoff Time | 07:00 AM ET / 12:00 PM BST / 12:00 PM WEST |
| Venue | Mohammed VI Football Academy, Salé, Morocco |
| Match Format | Behind Closed Doors |
| Morocco WC Group | Group C — Opener: vs Brazil, 13 June, MetLife Stadium, New York |
| Burundi WC Group | Not qualified for WC 2026 |
This fixture is part of Morocco’s internal training camp, which runs from 22–26 May. Coach Mohamed Ouahbi is using the match to assess fitness levels and test combinations ahead of the official squad announcement for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Morocco vs Burundi Predicted Lineups
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Morocco (Predicted): Coach Mohamed Ouahbi is expected to use a 4-2-3-1 shape, though heavy rotation is anticipated given this is a closed-doors fitness run rather than a competitive fixture. The 28-man training camp squad includes veteran goalkeeper Munir Mohamedi and promising youth stoppers Yanis Benchaouch and Ibrahim Gomis competing for game time. In midfield, Ayyoub Bouaddi — who recently confirmed his allegiance to Morocco — could feature alongside Imran Louza. Sofiane Boufal and Othmane Maamma are the attacking names most likely to be involved, with Tawfik Bentayeb, Ligue 2’s top scorer this season, also pushing for minutes.
Burundi (Predicted): The Swallows typically line up in a 4-4-2 shape and are expected to field a recognisable side here. Midfielders Gael Bigirimana and Jordi Liongola provide experience in the centre, while forwards Bonfils-Caleb Bimenyimana and Abedi Bigirimana lead the attack. The starting XI for Burundi has not yet been confirmed. Check back closer to kickoff.
Morocco Pre-Match Form
Morocco arrive at this training camp in strong condition. Their last five results make encouraging reading for Ouahbi as he finalises his World Cup plans.
Won vs Paraguay 2-1 — 31 March 2026. Drew vs Ecuador 1-1 — 27 March 2026. Won vs Senegal 3-0 (AFCON Final, awarded) — 18 January 2026. Drew vs Nigeria 0-0 — 14 January 2026. Won vs Cameroon 2-0 — 9 January 2026.
Four wins from five, with three clean sheets in competitive AFCON action, underlines Morocco’s defensive solidity. The draw with Ecuador in Madrid showed Ouahbi’s squad can match strong South American opposition. The Atlas Lions head into the World Cup carrying genuine belief.
Burundi Pre-Match Form
Burundi had a difficult end to their World Cup qualifying campaign, failing to reach the 2026 tournament from CAF Group F. Their last five competitive results tell a story of struggle, before a recent bounce in AFCON qualifying.
| Result | Competition / Match Type | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Won vs Chad | AFCON 2027 Qualifier (Most Recent) | 4–0 |
| Lost vs Gabon | International Match | 0–2 |
| Lost vs Kenya | International Match | 0–1 |
| Lost vs Gambia | International Match | 0–2 |
| Lost vs Ivory Coast | International Match | 0–1 |
The 4-0 win over Chad is a boost for the Swallows and will give the squad confidence heading into Salé. That said, four consecutive scoreless defeats before that result reflect real attacking difficulties. Burundi face a step up in class against an Atlas Lions side preparing for Brazil.
Full form data for Burundi beyond the above was not available at time of writing.
Morocco vs Burundi Head-to-Head
Here is how Morocco and Burundi have faced each other in the past.
| Date | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | AFCON 2021 Qualifier | Morocco 4 – 0 Burundi |
Morocco lead the head-to-head record with a 1W–0D–0L record against the Swallows, having handed Burundi a heavy defeat in their only previous senior meeting. If that result is any guide, the Atlas Lions will be heavy favourites to win here too.
Morocco vs Burundi Match Preview
Morocco enter this fixture with the World Cup firmly in mind. Coach Mohamed Ouahbi is using the Burundi friendly as the final assessment before cutting his preliminary 28-man camp down to the official tournament squad, which must be submitted by 2 June. The match is played behind closed doors at the Mohammed VI Football Academy — the Atlas Lions’ home training base — giving Ouahbi full control over minutes, rotations, and tactical experiments without public pressure.
For Burundi, this is a chance to face top-level opposition ahead of their AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign. The Swallows showed real firepower against Chad but face an entirely different challenge against a pre-World Cup friendly side testing World Cup-level combinations. Morocco are expected to control the game, with Ouahbi likely to play two different XIs across the two halves. Watch for Bouaddi and Maamma to use this game as a final audition for a place on the plane to North America.
Morocco vs Burundi Match Report
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Frequently Asked Questions
The current score in Morocco vs Burundi is 0–0. The match kicks off on Tuesday, 26 May 2026 at the Mohammed VI Football Academy, Salé, Morocco. This page updates in real time — refresh for the latest score.
Morocco vs Burundi kicks off at 12:00 PM local time (WEST) on Tuesday, 26 May 2026. That is 07:00 AM ET and 12:00 PM BST. The match is played at the Mohammed VI Football Academy in Salé, Morocco.
The match has not yet kicked off. Check back for the live score and full result — this page will be updated as soon as the final whistle sounds.
Morocco vs Burundi is yet to be played. Kickoff is at 07:00 AM ET on Tuesday, 26 May 2026 — follow this page for the live result as it happens.
Yes. This match is part of Morocco’s final warm-up schedule ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Morocco open their Group C campaign on 13 June against Brazil at MetLife Stadium, New York. Burundi did not qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
Morocco vs Burundi gives Mohamed Ouahbi one more opportunity to assess his squad before Morocco’s Group C opener against Brazil on 13 June at MetLife Stadium, New York. Bookmark this page for live score updates, goal alerts, and the full match result as soon as the final whistle sounds.
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