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.