Of the 26 Lions named for the 2026 World Cup, his was undoubtedly the name that raised the most questions. Rédouane Halhal does not have the profile of the national team’s established figures, nor the visibility that comes with playing in Europe’s top leagues. Yet Mohamed Ouahbi never hesitated when it came to putting his name on the list.
Between Barcelona and the villages of the Middle Atlas, Mohamed Alami’s journey unfolds as the story of a migrant who turned his attachment to his homeland into a comprehensive civic project. For more than a quarter of a century, the president of the “Friends of the Moroccan People” association has led social and development initiatives targeting vulnerable communities in Morocco, placing education, healthcare and economic empowerment at the heart of his work on the ground.
Between Bruges and the Atlas Lions, Chemsdine Talbi has taken a decisive step by choosing to represent Morocco. At 20, the Belgium-trained winger stands out as one of the most promising bets of Morocco’s new generation.
Local authorities in several Moroccan cities have introduced exceptional measures extending the opening hours of cafés and restaurants late into the night, allowing fans to watch matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The decision comes in response to the time difference with the host countries, with some fixtures scheduled to kick off late in the evening or during the early hours of the morning. In Marrakech, the City Council announced in an official statement that cafés
The Moroccan community in Brazil is eagerly awaiting tonight’s high-profile clash between Morocco and Brazil, which will open Group C action at the 2026 World Cup finals.
National Security officers in Marrakech arrested a man on Friday evening after he allegedly stole a police vehicle in the Gueliz district, triggering a chase through the streets of the Red City. Videos shared on social media showed police vehicles, motorcyclists and bystanders pursuing the stolen car, which continued to flee despite one of its front tires being damaged. According to local media reports, the suspect is a migrant from sub-Saharan Africa. He allegedly seized the opportunity to
Never the strongest or most physically imposing player on the pitch, Azzedine Ounahi has nonetheless become one of the faces of the Atlas Lions. The breakout star of Morocco’s historic 2022 World Cup run, the Casablanca-born midfielder went from France’s third division to the World Cup semi-finals in just a few years, emerging as one of the defining symbols of the generation that transformed Moroccan football.
As the summer season gets underway, many Moroccan families living abroad face the same dilemma. Air and ferry ticket prices are soaring, turning summer holidays back home into a critical strain on household budgets.
A los 23 años, Chadi Riad se consolida como una de las nuevas caras de la defensa marroquí, entre la consagración europea con el Crystal Palace y el horizonte mundialista con los Leones del Atlas. Formado en La Masia y con paso por el Betis, el defensor aspira ahora a ganarse el estatus de pilar en la selección.
À 23 ans, Chadi Riad s’impose comme l’un des nouveaux visages de la défense marocaine, entre sacre européen avec Crystal Palace et horizon mondial avec les Lions de l’Atlas. Formé à la Masia et passé par le Betis, le défenseur ambitionne désormais de gagner son statut de pilier en sélection.