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.
DJ Lady S found her way to the decks as a teenager in Antwerp, Belgium. Inspired by her DJ brother, she went on to become a pioneer on the international scene, where she has been making her mark for more than 20 years, from Dubai to Paris, Tokyo, Ibiza and beyond. At the 2026 World Cup, she mixed for supporters of Morocco and Brazil.
As Morocco prepares to face Scotland in Boston, excitement is sweeping through the city’s Moroccan community. For many supporters, the match is both a football spectacle and a celebration of identity.
Playing in Germany’s fourth division just a few months ago, Ayoube Amaimouni is one of the biggest surprises in Morocco’s squad for the 2026 World Cup. At just 21, the Frankfurt right winger has answered Mohamed Ouahbi’s call. It is a meteoric rise that has propelled him onto football’s biggest stage.
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.