Marrocos hosts Comores this Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Complexe Sportif Moulay Abdellah, at Rabat, for the opening round of Grupo A of The clash marks the debut of the hosts in the tournament, which has 24 teams competing for the title until January 18, 2026. The match is scheduled for 8pm local time in Morocco, equivalent to 4pm Brasília time.
The home team arrives as favorites, occupying 11th place in the FIFA rankings, while Comores appears in 108th place. Coach Walid Regragui counts on experienced players from European clubs to seek the second continental title in Moroccan history. Já the team of Comores, led by Stefano Cusin, participates in its second edition of the tournament and aims to repeat surprises from previous campaigns.
Refereeing is in charge of Ndala Ngambo, with an average of 3.54 cards per game in previous matches.
Marrocos confirmed lineup
Morocco adopts a 4-3-3 formation for the opening duel. Goalkeeper Bono defends the goal, supported by a solid defense led by captain Romain Saïss.
- Goalkeeper: Bono
- Defenders: A. Salah-Eddine, N. Aguerd, R. Saïss (c), N. Mazraoui
- Midfielders: A. Ounahi, S. Amrabat, N. El Aynaoui
- Forwards: B. Díaz, S. Rahimi, I. Saibari
Among the reserves, names like Achraf Hakimi, who is still recovering from injury, Youssef En-Nesyri and Ayoub El Kaabi stand out. The Moroccan team prioritizes ball possession and quick transitions, exploiting the technical quality of players like Brahim Díaz.
Comores confirmed lineup
Comoros enters the field with a 4-4-2 formation, focusing on defensive organization and counterattacks. Captain Youssouf M’Changama commands the midfield.
- Goalkeeper: Y.
- Defenders: Y. Kari, A. Soilihi, K. Toibibou, I. Boura
- Midfielders: Z. Youssef, B. Youssouf, I. Mohamed, F. Selemani
- Forwards: R. Saïd, Y. M’Changama (c)
On the bench, options like El Fardou Ben, Myziane Maolida and Salim Ben Boina reinforce the squad. The team is betting on compactness to neutralize the opponent’s favoritism and seek points in the group stage.
Where to watch the match live
The game Marrocos x Comores is broadcast live on Band on open TV and on BandSports on closed TV. Fans also follow the Bandplay platform, the Band.com.br website or the Esporte channel on Band on YouTube.
- Channels: Band (open TV), BandSports (pay TV)
- Streaming: Bandplay, Band.com.br, YouTube (Sport on Band)
These options guarantee complete coverage of the premiere, with expert narration and comments.
Favoritism and recent history
Morocco remains unbeaten in recent games and arrives motivated after minor continental achievements. The host team dominates direct confrontations against Comores, with victories in preparatory meetings.
Comoros shows progress since its historic classification in previous editions, but faces challenges against high-ranking FIFA teams. The Grupo A still includes Mali and Zâmbia, making the debut crucial for both teams.
Featured players
Brahim Díaz and Sofyan Amrabat represent key players in the Moroccan midfield, combining game vision and ball recovery. Pelo side of Comores, F. Selemani and Y. M’Changama offer creativity in set pieces.
- Morocco: Bono (solid goalkeeper), N.
- Comoros: Y. M’Changama (experienced captain), F. Selemani (fast striker)
These athletes directly influence the development of the match.
Team preparation
Walid Regragui opts for a balanced starting lineup, preserving options on the bench for rotations during the tournament. Comores prioritizes tactical discipline to exploit opponent errors in transitions.
The confirmed absence of Hamza Igamane due to injury affects Marrocos, while Achraf Hakimi remains in doubt. Ambas the teams carry out final training at the stadium to adapt to the pitch.
Expectations for Grupo A
Morocco seeks early leadership in the group to advance comfortably to the round of 16. Comores aims for surprising points to fight for classification among the best third-placed teams.
The tournament distributes direct places to the Copa of the Mundo of 2026, increasing the motivation of the African teams.
