Just months before the 2026 World Cup, the Moroccan federation intensifies its offensive to repatriate diaspora gems . An aggressive strategy embodied by a choice recruit who comes to strengthen a squad already built for the title.
Spanish coach Pep Guardiola will leave Manchester City this summer. While a sabbatical remains his priority, offers are flooding in. Morocco is notably dreaming of attracting him to take a new step on the world stage.
The suspense is over for the Lille prospect. Football’s highest governing body has just officially validated the change of sporting nationality of Ayyoub Bouaddi, confirming his official transfer to the Lions of the Atlas.
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 Football Federation has designated Google Gemini as official artificial intelligence sponsor of the Atlas Lions for the next three months. An unprecedented technological partnership aimed at modernizing the national sports ecosystem and innovating for supporters.
Morocco is significantly strengthening its influence within FIFA. At the Vancouver Congress, the Kingdom established itself as an essential player, directly rivaling Spain for the organization of major world football events.
After consolidating its influence on African football, Morocco is now targeting the global stage. Co-organizer of the 2030 World Cup, the kingdom also aims to host the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup , even if it means cooling relations with the CAF.
Facing a cascade of absences, the Moroccan national team gives up playing its friendly match scheduled in Washington against El Salvador. To maintain this World Cup preparation, the federation proposes relocating the match to Rabat with all expenses covered.
Morocco should approach the 2026 World Cup as African champions. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF ) and the CAF have officially rejected Senegal’s request for an expedited procedure before the Court of Arbitration for Sport regarding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Eighty days after the chaotic final of the 2025 CAN, new revelations point to a destabilization strategy of Senegal. Between refusal of security instructions and unfounded espionage accusations, the backstage of the match against Morocco reveals a real scandal.
After the final on January 18th, the Senegalese and Moroccan federations are facing off through proxy strategies. Between media offensive and regulatory defense, the dispute is now being brought before the Court of Arbitration for Sport for a final verdict.
Fouzi Lekjaa, president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) , reaffirmed on Thursday the validity of the Atlas Lions’ title at the 2025 AFCON. Before the Court of Arbitration for Sport, Morocco is relying on the official withdrawal of Senegal.