Ayyoub Bouaddi’s performance with Morocco at the 2026 World Cup has significantly boosted his appeal. Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City are now reportedly following the young LOSC midfielder, with the club demanding a sum close to 100 million pounds to consider his departure.
Kylian Mbappé explained his missed penalty against Morocco, saved by Yassine Bounou. The France captain claims he was distracted by confusion surrounding the VAR before taking the shot.
Despite its elimination in the quarter-finals against France, Morocco should bring 21.5 million dollars to the FRMF . The sum combines the sports bonus provided for this stage and the preparation aid paid by FIFA.
Beaten by France in the World Cup quarter-finals, Morocco must now turn its attention to the Africa Cup of Nations. Mohamed Ouahbi refuses to question everything, but calls for lucid self-criticism before the next competitions.
Eliminated by France (2-0) in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals, Morocco failed to convince the foreign press. From London to Milan, analyses point to a team that was too cautious, almost harmless, against clearly superior Blues.
Morocco exits the World Cup in the quarter-finals after its defeat against France. Mohamed Ouahbi acknowledges the disappointment, but refuses to see it as a setback. For him, this generation must continue to grow to aim for titles.
The battle to host the 2030 World Cup final is intensifying between Morocco and Spain. According to Spanish press, Casablanca has now gained a serious advantage thanks to an influence campaign conducted among several blocs within the FIFA Council.
Just hours before the quarter-final between Morocco and France, part of the French press chose to highlight controversies surrounding the Lions of the Atlas rather than their sporting performance. Security, the Hakimi affair, supposed tensions: the framing raises questions.
The quarterfinal between France and Morocco captivates more than just the two countries involved. In Algeria, this matchup also provokes particular unease, caught between rivalry with Rabat, French colonial memory, and the impossibility of choosing a side.
As a new major showdown against Morocco approaches, memories of 2010 resurface in discussions about the French team. That year, the Blues did more than just fail their World Cup. They experienced one of the most serious internal crises in their history .
Morocco’s press conference ahead of the World Cup quarter-final against France was disrupted by a clash between two journalists. A brief incident, but revealing of the electric atmosphere surrounding this World Cup showdown.
Spain still needs to beat Belgium in the World Cup quarterfinals on Friday night. But Lamine Yamal is already looking ahead, envisioning a very special possible semifinal against Morocco.