African champions Morocco are preparing for a demanding international test against Japan, with the national futsal team scheduled to play two friendlies in Japan on Friday, November 6, and Sunday, November 8, 2026.
The double-header offers the Atlas Lions valuable preparation against a prominent Asian opponent ahead of upcoming competitions.
Morocco vs Japan: Match Dates and Kick-Off Times
According to the Japanese Football Association’s published schedule, the matches will start at the following local times. Morocco is eight hours behind Japan during these dates.
- First friendly: Friday, November 6, 2026 — 7:00 p.m. Japan time (11:00 a.m. Morocco time).
- Second friendly: Sunday, November 8, 2026 — 1:00 p.m. Japan time (5:00 a.m. Morocco time).
Both fixtures are international futsal friendlies.
Where Will the Matches Be Played?
The two games are scheduled in Oita, Japan, at the Crassus Budokan Sports Facility (also referred to as Karasso Bodokan / Crasus Martial Arts Sports Facility in the Japanese FA’s information).
TV Channels and Live Streaming
- November 6: Japan’s announcement lists BS Fuji as the broadcaster. A replay is scheduled for Saturday, November 7; its broadcast time was not specified in the announcement reviewed.
- November 8: The second match is scheduled to stream live on JFATV, the Japan Football Association’s official YouTube channel.
Morocco: As of the preparation of this draft, no Moroccan TV channel or domestic streaming platform has been officially confirmed. BS Fuji’s broadcast is intended for Japan and may be subject to geographic restrictions. The official JFATV live-stream link should be checked on the Japanese FA’s channel when it is activated.
Morocco’s African Championship Momentum
The friendlies come after Morocco secured another continental title. The national futsal team won the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations, defeating Angola 5–2 in the final on October 21, 2026. The triumph marked Morocco’s fourth consecutive AFCON futsal crown, following titles in 2016, 2020 and 2024.
Facing Japan will give the Moroccan coaching staff an opportunity to assess the squad against a different playing style, test tactical options and maintain the team’s international competitive rhythm.
Coach and Squad
Hicham Dguig remains the head coach of Morocco’s futsal national team. However, the final squad called up for the Japan trip could not be independently confirmed in the official material reviewed for this draft. The Africa Cup squad should therefore not be presented as the confirmed list for these friendlies.
Confirmed Information at a Glance
- Confirmed: Two friendlies between Morocco and Japan on November 6 and 8, 2026.
- Confirmed: Venue in Oita, Japan — Crassus Budokan Sports Facility.
- Confirmed: Kick-off at 7:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. Japan time, corresponding to 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. in Morocco.
- Confirmed: BS Fuji for the first game (replay on November 7; time not announced in the reviewed notice) and JFATV live streaming for the second.
- Not confirmed: Moroccan broadcaster, exact BS Fuji replay time, final stream URL and Morocco’s final squad list.
Match Information
| Fixture | Japan vs Morocco |
|---|---|
| Competition | International Futsal Friendlies |
| First match | Friday, November 6, 2026 |
| Morocco kick-off | 11:00 a.m. |
| Second match | Sunday, November 8, 2026 |
| Morocco kick-off | 5:00 a.m. |
| Japan local times | 7:00 p.m. (Nov 6) and 1:00 p.m. (Nov 8) |
| City and venue | Oita — Crassus Budokan Sports Facility, Japan |
| First match broadcaster | BS Fuji — replay on November 7; time TBC |
| Second match broadcaster | JFATV — live stream |
| Moroccan broadcaster | Not officially confirmed |
Official Sources
- Royal Moroccan Football Federation — Two friendlies against Japan
- Japan Football Association — Official announcement and broadcasters
- Japan Football Association — Match schedule
- Royal Moroccan Football Federation — Morocco’s 2026 African title
Editorial note: This draft is based on official information available as of November 2, 2026. The broadcasting and squad sections should be updated if new official announcements are issued before publication.
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More Morocco national-team coverage
Explore our Atlas Lions coverage for updates from Morocco’s national teams. For the upcoming youth international window, see our report on Morocco U23’s two-legged tie against Ethiopia.
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