Morocco is considered a dark horse for the 2026 World Cup. This article provides information on where to watch the matches featuring Achraf Hakimi and the Moroccan team, both on TV and via livestream.
Can Morocco replicate their success from the 2022 World Cup, where they secured fourth place, in the 2026 World Cup held in the USA, Mexico, and Canada? In the group stage, the North African team will face Brazil first. Their other preliminary round opponents are Scotland and Haiti.
This article details whether Morocco’s 2026 World Cup matches will be broadcast live on free-to-air TV and which channels will be showing their games.
Will Morocco’s 2026 World Cup Matches be Broadcast Live on Free TV (ARD or ZDF)? Who Will Show the Moroccan Games on TV and Livestream?
Morocco’s 2026 World Cup campaign begins with a significant highlight: on the night of June 13th to 14th (Saturday to Sunday) at 12:00 AM German time, Achraf Hakimi and his teammates will face the five-time world champion Brazil in their first group match. This game will be broadcast live on free-to-air television; ZDF will be showing the duel, taking place in New York/New Jersey, on free-to-watch television and also as a free livestream option.
However, Morocco’s second group match against Scotland (scheduled for 12:00 AM on the night of June 19th to 20th, Friday to Saturday) will not be available live on free-to-air TV. This match is among the 44 exclusive games broadcast by MagentaTV during the 2026 World Cup. The Telekom pay-TV provider will broadcast all 104 World Cup games live, with 44 of them not being shown live on free TV. Therefore, to watch Morocco vs. Scotland live, a MagentaTV subscription will be necessary. A flexible, monthly cancellable tariff costing 11 Euros per month is the most suitable option for the World Cup.
There is good news regarding Morocco’s third group stage match. The encounter with Haiti to conclude the preliminary round (scheduled for 12:00 AM on the night of June 24th to 25th, Wednesday to Thursday) will be available live on free-to-air TV in addition to the MagentaTV broadcast. ZDF will again be the channel to watch, broadcasting the game from Atlanta on free-to-air television.
For context: ARD and ZDF, as sublicensees of Telekom (MagentaTV), have secured the rights to broadcast a total of 60 World Cup matches. These include all of Germany’s games in the 2026 World Cup, as well as both semi-finals and the final, which will definitely be shown live on free TV on ARD or ZDF.
Morocco’s 2026 World Cup Matches Live on Free TV (ARD/ZDF)? Who is Broadcasting the Moroccan Games on TV and Livestream — Overview
| Date | Kick-off (German Time) | Match | Live Broadcast on Free TV / Free Livestream | Live Broadcast on Pay TV / Livestream with Subscription |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 14 | 0:00 AM | Morocco vs. Brazil | ZDF | MagentaTV |
| June 20 | 0:00 AM | Morocco vs. Scotland | / | MagentaTV |
| June 25 | 0:00 AM | Morocco vs. Haiti | ZDF | MagentaTV |
Will Morocco’s 2026 World Cup Matches be Broadcast Live on Free TV (ARD or ZDF)? Who is Broadcasting the Moroccan Games on TV and Livestream — All Groups Overview
| Group | Team 1 | Team 2 | Team 3 | Team 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group A | Mexico | South Africa | South Korea | Czech Republic |
| Group B | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Canada | Switzerland | Qatar |
| Group C | Brazil | Haiti | Morocco | Scotland |
| Group D | Australia | Paraguay | Turkey | USA |
| Group E | Germany | Curacao | Ivory Coast | Ecuador |
| Group F | Netherlands | Japan | Sweden | Tunisia |
| Group G | Belgium | Egypt | Iran | New Zealand |
| Group H | Spain | Uruguay | Saudi Arabia | Cape Verde |
| Group I | France | Senegal | Norway | Iraq |
| Group J | Argentina | Austria | Algeria | Jordan |
| Group K | Portugal | Colombia | DR Congo | Uzbekistan |
| Group L | England | Croatia | Ghana | Panama |