As the 2026 World Cup approaches, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation intensifies its campaign to recruit players of Moroccan descent from European countries, marking a significant effort to bolster the Atlas Lions' roster amid a resurgence in Moroccan football. In a swift move, six young talents have already committed to representing Morocco, underscoring the federation's successful strategy and the growing allure of the national team.
Morocco is one of the worst performing countries according to the Global Human Capital Index released today by the World Economic Forum. The Kingdom is ranked 118th among 130 other nations investigated by the annual survey.