Long before Hakimi, Bounou and TikTok anthems, Moroccan artists were already putting the Mountakhab's adventures to music. Some of these songs have been forgotten, others are still sung today, but all tell a chapter of Morocco's World Cup story.
No prestigious academy, no youth international call-ups, no early breakthrough. And yet, at 25, Amine Sbaï is stepping onto the international stage. Initially named as a reserve, the Angers winger was ultimately called up by Mohamed Ouahbi to replace Abdessamad Ezzalzouli, who was injured just days before the start of the 2026 World Cup. It is a late promotion that rewards one of the most unusual journeys of his generation.