The Moroccan national futsal team clinched the “Futsal Week” January Cup title in Labin, Croatia, after a dominant 8–2 victory over Romania in the final on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
This victory caps off an flawless tournament run for the Atlas Lions, who used the competition as a high-intensity preparation stage for the upcoming 2026 Futsal Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which Morocco is set to host later this year.
The final was a showcase of Moroccan clinical finishing, with Soufiane El Mesrar and Soufiane Charraoui both netting braces. They were supported by goals from Soufiane Borite, Idriss Raiss El Fenni, Othmane El Idrissi, and Bilal El Bekkali, overwhelming a Romanian side that struggled to keep pace with the world-ranked Moroccans. This title follows two previous massive wins in the earlier rounds, where the Atlas Lions routed Scotland 12–1 and San Marino 12–2, bringing their tournament goal total to a staggering 32 goals in just three matches.
Beyond the trophy, the tournament allowed head coach Hicham Dguig to rotate his squad and refine tactical schemes against European opposition. With Morocco already automatically qualified for the 2026 Futsal AFCON as hosts and three-time defending champions, these international friendlies are vital for maintaining their momentum. The team’s steady rise on the global stage continues to be a point of national pride as they reinforce their position as one of the world’s elite futsal powers.
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