Ahead of their friendly match on Tuesday in Lens, the Paraguay coach has designated Morocco as one of the favorites for the 2026 World Cup . Gustavo Alfaro praises the steady progress and exceptional performances of Moroccan players.
Several Moroccan internationals have sparked outrage online. They have approved photos of Senegalese players celebrating the [trophy of the Africa Cup](finale-senegal-maroc-ismail-jakobs-accuse-maroc-empoisonnement,119101.html) in Paris, a title officially awarded to Morocco by the Confederation of African Football.
Ayyoub Bouaddi is postponing his decision. Before playing Iceland with the Under-21s, the 18-year-old player said he wanted to take his time to choose between France and Morocco .
Real Madrid midfielder Thiago Pitarch has chosen to represent Spain. The young player has formally ruled out the Moroccan option by displaying his sporting ambitions with the Iberian selection.
In his first match on the bench, the new national team coach Mohamed Ouahbi led Morocco to a draw against Ecuador. This friendly match was held at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid.
After the draw against Ecuador in Madrid, Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou publicly invited the young Spanish prodigy from Real Madrid, Thiago Pitarch, to choose the Atlas Lions for his international future.
The young winger Gessime Yassine made his first steps with the Moroccan national team during the draw (1-1) against Ecuador. An appearance symbolizing the renewal of the team under the era of the new coach Mohamed Ouahbi.
Midfielder Thiago Pitarch has chosen to remain with the Spanish under-20 team this week. This decision delays his sports lock-in and raises concerns for the federation in the face of approaches from Morocco.
The Atlas Lions conceded a draw (1-1) against Ecuador at the Metropolitano stadium. This friendly match, in preparation for the 2026 World Cup, was decided at the end of the game with a Moroccan equalizer.
This Friday, March 27 in Benghazi, the Moroccan under-17 national team dominated Algeria (3-0). This clear victory is part of the North African qualifiers for the Africa Cup of Nations.
Morocco faces Ecuador this Friday evening in a friendly match. For his first on the bench, coach Mohamed Ouahbi is launching a new era in view of the 2026 World Cup. An eagerly awaited historic encounter.
In Antalya (Turkey), the Jordanian national team is preparing for its very first World Cup . Led by Moroccan coach Jamal Sellami, the team intends to draw inspiration from the historic feat of the Atlas Lions to defy all predictions.