Abdessamad Ezzalzouli and Nayef Aguerd will not be part of Morocco’s squad for the 2026 World Cup after both players were officially replaced on FIFA’s roster list. The two players no longer appear on Morocco’s squad on FIFA’s official website. Their replacements were approved on June 10, with Ezzalzouli making way for Angers winger Amine Sbaï and Aguerd being replaced by Al-Fateh defender Marwane Saâdane. The changes come after days of uncertainty
Soufiane Rahimi inherited his footballing dream from his father, Mohamed «Youari», whose hopes of playing for Raja’s first team were cut short by injury. From the Oasis complex to the streets of Derb Sultan, Rahimi overcame setbacks, injuries and rejection to achieve what his father could not, emerging as one of Morocco’s leading stars ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
From the carpentry workshops of Mediouna on the outskirts of Casablanca to European podiums and the spotlight of the World Cup, Ayoub El Kaabi has carved out an extraordinary path that defies every ready-made template for a star’s rise.
Before joining the Atlas Lions, Samir El Mourabet followed a path few professional players have taken. His detour through futsal proved to be the springboard for a journey that has now taken him all the way to the 2026 World Cup.
Alors que le Maroc doit affronter le Brésil pour son entrée en lice à la Coupe du monde, ce samedi, certains des plus fervents supporters des Lions de l’Atlas craignent de ne pas pouvoir se rendre aux États-Unis. Les refus de visa font planer l’incertitude sur des mois de préparatifs pour Sboua.
Mientras Marruecos se prepara para debutar ante Brasil en la Copa del Mundo este sábado, algunos de los más fervientes seguidores de los Leones del Atlas temen no poder viajar a Estados Unidos. Las negativas de visado mantienen en vilo meses de preparativos para Sboua.
After stopping in Morocco, where he was received by Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix traveled to Mauritania. In Nouakchott, the UN official met on Tuesday with Mauritanian Foreign Minister Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug. «This meeting was an opportunity to review bilateral cooperation between our country and the United Nations, explore ways to strengthen it, and discuss key international issues of common interest», the
FIFA has announced the refereeing team for the highly anticipated World Cup clash between Morocco and Brazil, which will mark the Atlas Lions' opening match of the 2026 tournament on Saturday. The governing body has appointed experienced Slovenian referee Slavko Vinčić, 46, to officiate the encounter. He will be assisted by fellow Slovenians Tomaž Klančnik and Andraž Kovačič, while FIFA has yet to reveal the identity of the video assistant referee (VAR). Vinčić is no stranger to
After the highs and heartbreak of AFCON 2025, Brahim Díaz heads into the World Cup determined to turn the page. The Real Madrid midfielder has built his career on resilience, overcoming setbacks to become one of Morocco's leading stars.
The Spanish government has refrained from commenting on the circumstances surrounding the death of Lahbib Mohamed Abdelaziz, which occurred on Sunday in the area east of the Sand Wall. Asked about the matter, government spokesperson Elma Saiz struck a notably cautious tone. «We have not yet received any official information on this subject. Caution is required in all cases», she said. She went on to reaffirm Spain’s «support» for the efforts of the UN