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
Le maillot domicile du Maroc pour la Coupe du monde 2026 s’est hissé à la cinquième place du classement des plus belles tuniques des 48 nations participantes, établi par The Athletic. Le média a salué le design signé Puma, qualifiant la tenue de «petite merveille». Il met notamment en avant son col distinctif, ses couleurs et ses finitions inspirées des motifs des tissus traditionnels marocains. The Athletic souligne
La camiseta de local de Marruecos para el Mundial de 2026 ocupa el quinto lugar en el ranking de las equipaciones más bonitas de las 48 selecciones participantes, elaborado por The Athletic. El medio estadounidense elogia el diseño firmado por Puma, al que califica de «pequeña maravilla». Destaca especialmente su cuello singular, la combinación de colores y los acabados inspirados en los motivos de los tejidos tradicionales marroquíes. The
The Dutch House of Representatives has approved an extradition treaty with Morocco, paving the way for easier transfers of suspects and convicted criminals between the two countries. The agreement, signed in 2023, allows extradition requests for offenses punishable by at least one year in prison under the laws of both countries, including violent crimes and money laundering. Only the Party for the Animals and Denk voted against the treaty. Morocco does not generally extradite its own
Morocco’s home kit for the 2026 World Cup has been ranked the fifth-best among the tournament’s 48 participating nations by The Athletic. The outlet praised Puma’s design, describing the jersey as «a beauty» and highlighting its distinctive collar, colors and trim inspired by traditional Moroccan fabric patterns. It also noted that, unlike several manufacturers that retained kits unveiled for AFCON 2025, Puma provided its teams with entirely new designs. The
Even before kick-off, the 2026 World Cup in the United States is already piling up controversies, met with an awkward silence from FIFA. The missteps, seen as unprecedented, have revived accusations of double standards in the way host countries are treated. An interview with Saïd El Abadi, a French-Moroccan sports journalist at Canal+ and author of «The History of African Football».
The provincial delegation of the Ministry of Health and Social Protection in Taza has issued a statement to clarify the circumstances surrounding the case of a man whose photos were recently circulated from inside Ibn Baja Provincial Hospital, sparking questions and criticism over how his condition was handled. According to the delegation, the hospital’s emergency department received the unidentified man on June 7, 2026, after he was transported by ambulance from a commune in the
With Morocco set to face Brazil in its World Cup opener, some of the Atlas Lions' most dedicated supporters fear they may not make it to the United States. Visa rejections are casting uncertainty over months of preparations for Sboua.
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