Atlas Lions depart for the United States to participate in the 2026 World Cup
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The Atlas Lions departed for the United States on Wednesday to participate in the 2026 World Cup. The national team, its technical staff, and the Moroccan delegation were seen off at Rabat-Salé Airport before boarding a special Royal Air Maroc flight from Rabat to New York-JFK. The National Airports Office ONDA organized a ceremony for their departure, with players walking through a guard of honor formed by ONDA staff, including reception agents, facilitation teams, technicians, engineers, airfield firefighters, and executives. ONDA stated that its teams are mobilized alongside the Royal Moroccan Football Federation to ensure optimal travel conditions for national teams and Moroccan supporters during the 2026 World Cup. This initiative follows a strategic partnership signed in March between ONDA and FRMF, aimed at improving reception and mobility conditions for national teams, strengthening logistical support for sports delegations, and promoting Morocco's international image through sports. This departure is also symbolic, illustrating the mobilization of national institutions around Morocco's sporting ambitions and international image, especially as the Kingdom prepares to host major sporting events like the 2030 World Cup. Mohamed Ouahbi's team will represent Morocco in this global campaign, carrying the hopes of the nation.
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