Morocco’s national futsal team began its two-match friendly series in Japan with a narrow 1-0 victory over the hosts on Friday, 6 November 2026. The international friendly was played in Oita as the Atlas Lions continued their preparations for upcoming competitions.
Coached by Hicham Dguig, Morocco travelled to Japan as the reigning four-time African champions. The fixture offered the Moroccan side a valuable test against a strong Japanese team and an opportunity to build match rhythm after their recent continental triumph.
Morocco secure a 1-0 win over Japan
The Moroccan team finished the opening encounter with a 1-0 win. The result gives Dguig’s players a positive start to the tour, although the narrow scoreline also underlines the competitive nature of the meeting. No goalscorer is named here because the available match report did not confirm that detail.
Second friendly scheduled for Sunday
The two national teams are due to meet again on Sunday, 8 November, at the Crasus Martial Arts Sports Facility in Oita. Kick-off is scheduled for 13:00 local time in Japan, which is 05:00 in Morocco. The second match will give both coaching staffs another chance to assess their squads and make adjustments.
Morocco continue preparations
These fixtures form part of Morocco’s preparation programme following their fourth consecutive Africa Cup of Nations futsal title in October 2026. Dguig selected a 20-player squad for the double-header, with players drawn from Moroccan clubs and teams in several European leagues.
For background on the squad, venue and schedule, read our Morocco vs Japan futsal friendlies preview. Official updates are available from the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) and the Japan Football Association (JFA).
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