Morocco face Mali in a friendly at the Grand Stade de Tanger on Sunday, 4 October 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 18:00 GMT.
The match will be broadcast by Canal+ Sport Afrique, beIN SPORTS, Arryadia and Al Aoula.
The meeting comes as both sides build on strong starts to their respective campaigns in the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers.
Recent head-to-head record
Morocco hold a narrow advantage in the overall record between the two nations. CAF and FIFA data show that the teams have met 20 times in all competitions.
The Lions of the Atlas have won nine of those matches, while Mali have recorded six victories. The remaining five games ended in draws.
How the teams are performing
Morocco have begun their Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying campaign with two wins from two matches.
They opened with a 2-0 victory over Gabon in Rabat in September before securing another 2-0 success against Lesotho in Bloemfontein.
Mali also go into the friendly in confident mood after a productive start to qualifying. The Eagles defeated Cape Verde 3-1 in Bamako on 25 September, then followed that result with a 1-0 win over Liberia in the second round of matches.
Both teams therefore arrive with unbeaten qualifying records and similar momentum, although the friendly will provide a different test outside the competitive pressure of the campaign.
Match prediction
A draw appears to be a realistic outcome given the form of both teams. Morocco have shown defensive strength in their opening qualifiers, while Mali have demonstrated attacking efficiency in their victories over Cape Verde and Liberia.
With the two squads appearing evenly matched and neither side carrying an obvious advantage into the contest, the game could develop into a closely fought encounter. A share of the points is considered the most likely result.
Africafoot prediction: Morocco 2-2 Mali
The betting odds listed by 1xbet make Morocco the clear favourites. A Morocco victory is priced at 1.52, while a draw is valued at 3.85 and a Mali win at 6.80.
