Walid Regragui Exit? Atlas Lions Face Crisis Meeting

The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has summoned its executive board this Thursday at 13:30 at the Mohammed VI Centre in Maâmora. This extraordinary session comes amid strong tensions surrounding the technical leadership of the Atlas Lions, just months before the next major international competitions and the 2026 World Cup.

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Although the body has issued two official denials over the past forty-eight hours, sources close to the dressing room indicate that Walid Regragui may have already informed his players of his departure. The coach, who led Morocco to the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup, is reportedly already packing his personal belongings ahead of an imminent announcement.

The name of Spaniard Xavi Hernández is being repeatedly mentioned as a possible successor at the helm of the national team. However, he would reportedly want to take over after the World Cup. The federation wants to recruit a coach of European stature capable of carrying the country’s ambitions. Other profiles, such as Frenchman Laurent Blanc, are also reportedly being considered by the governing bodies.

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While a contract with a high-profile successor is being finalized, the internal solution represented by Tarik Sektioui is being seriously considered, possibly to ensure a transition phase. An official statement is expected to be issued after Thursday’s meeting to clarify the situation and put an end to the speculation.