Match screenings, community gatherings and a spirit of togetherness. In Montpellier, the Association of Moroccan Youth in Montpellier (AJMM) is using the 2026 World Cup as an opportunity to bring the community together around the Atlas Lions’ matches. It is an initiative that goes well beyond sport.
From Real Madrid prodigy to a leading figure for the Atlas Lions, Achraf Hakimi has become far more than just a full-back. A technical leader at PSG and captain of the Moroccan national team, he continues to deliver performances of the highest level without ever losing the spontaneity that makes supporters smile, even when his Darija trips him up.
Curaçao’s qualification for the 2026 World Cup finals marks an extraordinary achievement in world football, given the country’s small population and limited resources. At the heart of this success is former Morocco international goalkeeper Khalid Sinouh, who helped launch the ambitious project that set the Caribbean island on the path to its long-awaited global dream.
Son of Moroccan tennis legend Younès El Aynaoui, Neil has carved his own path with a football at his feet, from Nancy to Lens and AS Roma. Now an Atlas Lion, the rising midfielder is carrying a famous name into a new era, with the 2026 World Cup in sight.