In the midst of the World Cup, the sudden deactivation of thousands of decoders by beIN Sports is sparking anger among Moroccan café owners. Faced with the cost of commercial subscriptions, the industry is brandishing the threat of a national boycott .
Former assistant coach Patrice Beaumelle decrypts Morocco’s meteoric rise in football . He attributes this success to a long-planned strategy, while warning of new challenges linked to favorite status.
In modern football, certain details sometimes end up stealing the spotlight from the action itself. On Saturday, during Morocco’s draw against Brazil in the World Cup, Ismael Saibari impressed above all with his goal. But another detail, more discreet, once again accompanied his performance: his socks with holes at the calf level .
Morocco’s impressive performance against Brazil also benefited European clubs. Several of them quickly highlighted their Moroccan players, aware that the World Cup is an exceptional showcase .
FIFA has unveiled the prize money for the 2026 World Cup organized in North America. Thanks to record commercial revenues, the Moroccan national team is guaranteed to receive a substantial sum, even in case of early elimination.
Coach Mohamed Ouahbi spoke after the 1-1 draw against Brazil. Satisfied with his team’s performance, the tactician is already looking ahead to the rest of the competition with clearly stated ambitions.
Morocco held its own against Brazil (1-1) in their World Cup opener. In the press, several Atlas Lions were praised, starting with Ayyoub Bouaddi, Noussair Mazraoui and Ismael Saibari.
Ayyoub Bouaddi made an impression in his first major outing with Morocco . Against Brazil, the young LOSC midfielder delivered a performance praised by several media outlets.
The draw between Morocco and Brazil was received with concern by the Brazilian press. More than the result, it was the performance of the Seleção that was severely judged.
On Saturday in New York, Morocco secured a 1-1 draw against Brazil in their World Cup opener. A solid performance against one of the favorites of the North American tournament.
To attend the Morocco vs Brazil match in New York, fans face delirious inflation. The railway journey to the sports venue has exploded, symbolizing the most expensive competition in history.
Appointed head of the Moroccan national team three months ago, Belgian-Moroccan Mohamed Ouahbi is preparing to face Brazil. An immense challenge for this Brussels-based coach with an atypical career, now thrust onto the world stage.