The draw for the 2026 World Cup has revived old memories for Moroccan football. By inheriting Brazil and Scotland in their group, Morocco is facing a configuration almost identical to that of 1998, a coincidence that coach Walid Regragui intends to exploit to motivate his troops.
Walid Regragui displays limitless ambition. Barely after the draw in Washington, the national team coach is already projecting his Atlas Lions into the World Cup final, imagining a historic double confrontation against Brazil .
Yassir Zabiri, one of the main architects of Morocco’s historic triumph at the U20 World Cup held in Chile, dreams of playing in the next Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025. The 20-year-old striker says he "feels ready" to participate in this continental tournament with the Atlas Lions.
The right-back of Paris Saint-Germain, Achraf Hakimi , has provided reassuring news about the progress of his left ankle injury. In an interview with Canal+, the Moroccan international has shown his determination to participate in the next Africa Cup of Nations, which will be held in Morocco from December 21 to January 18.
The Moroccan national team concluded its November preparation window with a victory (4-0) against Uganda. Coach Walid Regragui held a press conference on Tuesday evening in Tangier, reflecting on the momentum of his team and the major challenges of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) at home.
The Moroccan national team won a victory (1-0) against Mozambique this Friday, November 14 in Tangier, for its first preparation match for the 2025 CAN. Speaking after the match, coach Walid Regragui defended the performance of his group, insisting on the team’s winning culture despite the tight score.
Achraf Hakimi may not participate in the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to be held in Morocco from December 21, 2025 to January 18, 2026. The Moroccan international from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) was injured against Bayern Munich in the Champions League, jeopardizing his chances of taking part in the continental tournament.
Moroccan international Soufiane El Karouani was the driving force behind his team Utrecht’s precious victory over Ajax Amsterdam (2-1) this Sunday, during the twelfth round of the Dutch championship. The defender was decisive, delivering two assists, confirming his excellent form this season.
National team coach Walid Regragui has summoned a new face for the next gathering of the Moroccan national team. The PSV Eindhoven defender, Anass Salah-Eddine , has been called up for the first time to participate in the friendly matches against Mozambique (November 14) and Uganda (November 18).
National coach Walid Regragui has announced his list of players for the next gathering of the Moroccan national team. This training camp is crucial, as it is the last preparation before the start of the Africa Cup of Nations, which will be held in Morocco starting in December.
Injured during the warm-up, Nayef Aguerd , the central defender of Olympique de Marseille, was unable to play against AJ Auxerre (1-0) on Saturday, during the 11th round of Ligue 1. Bad news for Walid Regragui, the coach of the Atlas Lions, who is finalizing his list for the upcoming friendly matches.
The Moroccan national football team is preparing to play two key friendly matches as part of its preparation for the Africa Cup of Nations. However, these matches against Mozambique and Uganda are expected to be complicated for coach Walid Regragui , who has to deal with a defensive sector in great difficulty, plagued by absences and uncertainties.