Ayyoub Bouaddi Chooses Morocco Over France World Cup Dreams

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Ayyoub Bouaddi Chooses Morocco Over France World Cup Dreams

Young Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi has officially decided to represent Morocco’s national team. Considered an immense talent of his generation, the 18-year-old player has preferred the Atlas Lions to France.

The Moroccan Federation validated this sporting decision Thursday evening. Born in Creil in the Oise, this footballer is among the world’s best of the 2007 generation, alongside Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi. Although he wore the French U-21 jersey ten times, the athlete ultimately favors the country of his roots.

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This reorientation is part of his ambition to compete in the upcoming World Cups, including the 2030 edition which will take place partly on Moroccan soil. According to information relayed by L’Équipe, the LOSC player is already approaching the symbolic milestone of one hundred professional matches with his academy club.

The midfielder harbors very great ambitions. He recently confided that his ultimate dream is to win the most prestigious trophies, finding the 2026 world tournament particularly attractive with its new format. From Salé, the governing body is pleased with this rallying which demonstrates the strength of its project.

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A source close to the matter explains that the kingdom now offers an extremely high-performance development framework, aligned with international standards. This reinforcement confirms a genuine underlying trend, following the recent arrivals of other talents such as Brahim Diaz, Neil El Aynaoui and young Ibrahim Rabbaj.