While speculation is rife about a reorganization of the coaching staff of the Atlas Lions, a federation source indicated on Tuesday that no official changes had been made so far. The Federation is maintaining ambiguity pending post-AFCON evaluations.
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation has finalized its preparation schedule for the upcoming World Cup. The Atlas Lions will play two friendly matches in Europe at the end of March before joining Group C of the World Cup, where they will begin against Brazil.
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) put an end to the rumors on Friday by confirming the retention of Walid Regragui in his position. The coach is now actively preparing for the 2026 World Cup, with two friendly matches scheduled in March against South American teams.
National coach Walid Regragui has submitted his resignation to the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) following the Atlas Lions’ defeat to Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations final. With less than six months to go before the 2026 World Cup, the coach’s future now depends on the decision of the federation.
Two weeks after losing the Africa Cup of Nations final, the Moroccan national team is finalizing its schedule for the March international break. The Atlas Lions will face Ecuador in Spain and are in advanced negotiations to play Paraguay in France, their final rehearsal before the World Cup this summer.
Six weeks before the tournament’s scheduled kickoff, Morocco is preparing to officially ask the CAF to postpone the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations . The Royal Moroccan Football Federation believes the current dates are incompatible with the end of the domestic leagues and club competitions.
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation has announced its decision to appeal the sanctions imposed by CAF following the AFCON 2026 final. It considers these measures insufficient given the seriousness of the incidents and Senegal’s withdrawal from the match.
The South African Ministry of Sports, Arts and Culture has officially denied the information suggesting that South Africa would replace Morocco for the organization of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). This clarification follows a media confusion born from statements made by the Deputy Minister of Sports, Peace Mabe, on Sunday, February 1.
South Africa has announced that it will host the next Women’s Africa Cup of Nations instead of Morocco. The South African Deputy Minister of Sports cited the country’s logistical preparation, although the Confederation of African Football has not yet officially confirmed this change.
The Kenyan organizing committee for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations has set next November as the deadline for the completion of its sports infrastructure. Relying on the organizational success of Morocco in 2025, the Kenyan authorities are betting on a rigorous technical and logistical upgrade to meet the requirements of CAF.
The president of the Spanish football federation qualified on Thursday his remarks on the holding of the 2030 World Cup final in Spain . Rafael Louzán now states that the country is "ready", without however guaranteeing the outcome of the file.
The President of the Confederation of African Football announced on Friday a major revision of the Disciplinary Code following the incidents of the Moroccan final. Patrice Motsepe advocates for more deterrent sanctions to preserve the reputation of the continental body.