Morocco’s national futsal team produced another impressive performance in Japan, defeating the hosts 4-0 on Sunday, 8 November 2026, at the Crasus Martial Arts Facility in Oita. The result gave the Atlas Lions a second consecutive friendly victory over Japan, following their narrow 1-0 win in the opening match two days earlier.
The African champions shared the goals between three players. Mohamed Reda Madih and Bilal Bakkali each found the net, while Soufiane El Mesrar scored twice to complete the 4-0 scoreline. The Moroccan side controlled the occasion and converted its attacking opportunities to secure a convincing result away from home.
El Mesrar scores twice as Morocco dominate Japan
Soufiane El Mesrar was among the key contributors, scoring a brace in Oita. Mohamed Reda Madih and Bilal Bakkali also added their names to the scoresheet. The four goals underlined Morocco’s attacking quality and gave the team another positive result against a Japanese side preparing for its own international objectives.
No goal times were included in the initial match report, so this article does not assign unverified minutes to the scorers. The confirmed scorers are Mohamed Reda Madih, Soufiane El Mesrar (two goals) and Bilal Bakkali.
Second win after the 1-0 result on Friday
Morocco had already beaten Japan 1-0 in the first friendly on Friday, 6 November. Othmane El Idrissi scored the only goal in that match, also played at the Crasus Martial Arts Facility in Oita. The 4-0 victory therefore completed a successful two-match visit for the Moroccan national futsal team.
Read our earlier report: Morocco beat Japan 1-0 in the first futsal friendly. You can also revisit the full details of the Morocco vs Japan futsal friendlies, including the schedule and kick-off information.
What the result means for Morocco
The two victories provide a positive boost for Morocco as the reigning African champions continue their preparations for future international competitions. The friendly matches offered the coaching staff an opportunity to assess the squad against a strong opponent away from home, while the clean sheet in the second game added to the satisfaction of the 4-0 result.
Morocco’s national futsal team has established itself as one of the leading sides in the sport, and performances such as this double success in Japan will help maintain confidence and competitive rhythm. Further details about the team’s next programme should be followed through official announcements from the Royal Moroccan Football Federation.
Match details
- Match: Japan 0-4 Morocco
- Date: Sunday, 8 November 2026
- Competition: International futsal friendly
- Venue: Crasus Martial Arts Facility, Oita, Japan
- Morocco scorers: Mohamed Reda Madih, Soufiane El Mesrar (2), Bilal Bakkali
- Previous meeting: Morocco won 1-0 on 6 November 2026
Sources: Medi1News / MAP – Morocco beat Japan 4-0; Royal Moroccan Football Federation – first friendly report and confirmation of the second match; Japan Football Association – international friendly schedule.
Editorial note: This report covers the Moroccan senior national futsal team, not the outdoor 11-a-side national football team.