Zakaria El Ouahdi Visa Approved: Morocco World Cup 2026

The delegation’s departure took place without him on Wednesday from Rabat-Salé airport. Although he presented himself on site (he was seen in videos at Rabat airport) with hopes of an imminent resolution, the KRC Genk player was unable to board the plane. This setback forced him to remain temporarily on national soil.

On Bladi.net : Moroccan Player Zakaria El Wahdi Misses World Cup Over US Visa Denial

The uncertainty finally ended Thursday morning with validation of his access to American territory. The involvement of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation was decisive in resolving the situation in the final stretch.

The player will now be able to fly to join the base camp located in New Jersey. The squad is already installed there to finalize their preparation. The technical staff is currently using these final sessions to adjust physical and tactical aspects before the deadline.

On Bladi.net : Morocco Finally Knows Its Final Program Before the 2026 World Cup

This reinforcement will be available for the final warm-up match against Norway scheduled for next Sunday. Achraf Hakimi’s teammates will then begin the tournament in Group C. Their schedule will start with a clash against Brazil, followed by matches against Scotland and Haiti to try to confirm their progression on the world stage.