Mountakhab 2026: Redouane Halhal, the surprise guest, but not for Ouahbi

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.

Mountakhab 2026: Marwane Saadane, a World Cup dream fulfilled at 34

Called up just 48 hours before Morocco's World Cup opener against Brazil, Marwane Saadane replaces the injured Nayef Aguerd after a career spanning Morocco, Turkey and Saudi Arabia. The 34-year-old defender, who has earned 14 caps for the Atlas Lions, fulfills a lifelong dream by making Morocco's World Cup squad.

Top Dutch clubs, including Ajax and PSV, eye Moroccan U20 World Champion Ismaël Baouf

Real Valladolid welcomes Moroccan defender Mohamed Jaouab with Quranic Verses

Moroccan-Belgian talent Ismaël Baouf joins SC Cambuur

FC Emmen signs Moroccan youth international Juliën Mesbahi on loan

Achraf Hakimi gains French media support for Ballon d'Or candidacy

Achraf Hakimi receives the Marc-Vivien Foé Award for Best African Player in Ligue 1