Viewers of the 2026 FIFA World Cup notice that Morocco is often displayed as “MAR” on scoreboards and broadcasts, even though the English word “Morocco” contains no letter “A” in that position. Multiple outlets explain that the abbreviation comes from FIFA’s official three-letter country code. Morocco’s name is “Maroc” in French, and FIFA uses “MAR” as the country’s standardized code in international competitions. This ensures consistent identification across broadcasters and tournament systems. The issue has drawn broader attention because of increased public interest in Morocco following the team’s strong performance at the 2022 World Cup, including a run to the semifinals. Other countries also appear under codes that do not match the spelling in English, such as Spain using “ESP” and South Korea using “KOR,” reflecting FIFA’s standardized coding practice rather than English letter selection. As a result, “MAR” on World Cup graphics reflects FIFA’s internationally used naming and coding conventions.