Mountakhab 2026: Chemsdine Talbi, the Atlas Lions' new ace up their sleeve

Between Bruges and the Atlas Lions, Chemsdine Talbi has taken a decisive step by choosing to represent Morocco. At 20, the Belgium-trained winger stands out as one of the most promising bets of Morocco’s new generation.

Moroccans in Brazil rally for Morocco Brazil World Cup opener

The Moroccan community in Brazil is eagerly awaiting tonight’s high-profile clash between Morocco and Brazil, which will open Group C action at the 2026 World Cup finals.

Mountakhab 2026: Azzedine Ounahi, where did this No. 8 come from?

Never the strongest or most physically imposing player on the pitch, Azzedine Ounahi has nonetheless become one of the faces of the Atlas Lions. The breakout star of Morocco’s historic 2022 World Cup run, the Casablanca-born midfielder went from France’s third division to the World Cup semi-finals in just a few years, emerging as one of the defining symbols of the generation that transformed Moroccan football.

Mountakhab 2026: Zakaria El Ouahdi, Morocco's late-blooming World Cup lion

Zakaria El Ouahdi’s path to stardom was anything but smooth. It was a difficult road, marked by obstacles and setbacks. Yet his determination carried him from the neighborhoods of Antwerp to become one of the rising faces of Moroccan football.

Mountakhab 2026: Yassine Bounou, Morocco's trusted No. 1

Three years after becoming the face of Morocco's historic World Cup run in Qatar, Yassine Bounou heads to the 2026 tournament as the Atlas Lions' undisputed leader. The veteran goalkeeper believes the team's greatest strength remains the unity and mindset that helped make history in 2022.

Mountakhab 2026: Chadi Riad, fresh blood for Morocco's defense

From La Masia to the World Cup, Chadi Riad's rise has been swift. At 23, the Crystal Palace defender is already emerging as one of the pillars of Morocco's next generation.

Airports of Morocco launches Atlas Lions campaign ahead of World Cup opener

Morocco reaches historic seventh place in FIFA world ranking

For Moroccan cafés, this World Cup won’t be business as usual

The 2026 World Cup is kicking off under unusual circumstances for Moroccan café owners, who are facing a tournament unlike any before it. Between late-night kick-offs and uncertainty over opening hours, many are scaling back their preparations despite the excitement surrounding the Atlas Lions.

Mountakhab 2026: Issa Diop, the new pillar of Morocco’s defense

Until 2026, the very idea of seeing Issa Diop in a Morocco shirt had been written off. Developed in France, capped at every French youth level and established in the Premier League for nearly a decade, the Fulham defender had himself said it would be «hypocritical» to represent any national team other than France. Yet at 29, it is with the Atlas Lions that he will play at the 2026 World Cup.