Morocco has etched its name into the history books by becoming the first nation to win 16 consecutive international matches, the longest winning streak ever recorded in global football.
The record-breaking feat was sealed on Tuesday night with a 1-0 victory over Congo in a FIFA World Cup qualifying match in Rabat. Fenerbahce striker Youssef En-Nesyri scored the decisive goal for the Atlas Lions, who had already booked their place at the 2026 World Cup with a dominant 5-0 win over Niger earlier this month.
“Record breaking. Our National Team makes HISTORY with 16 CONSECUTIVE WINS,” the Moroccan national team posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) account, adding, “Unstoppable Lions.”
Morocco’s winning streak began on June 7, 2024, and surpasses the previous record of 15 straight international victories, jointly held by Spain and France. Spain achieved their run between 2008 and 2009, a period that included their UEFA Euro 2008 triumph, while France’s streak ran from March 2003 to February 2004.
The Atlas Lions, who shocked the world by reaching the semi-finals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, continue to assert their dominance on the global stage. They are also the first African nation to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, set to be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
