Xavi has not yet assembled his staff in the Netherlands, but the presence of players of Moroccan origin among the Oranje is already part of the debate. It is notably being invoked to support Patrick Kluivert’s candidacy as assistant.
Nayef Aguerd could leave Marseille for Al-Sadd . This choice would not automatically cost him his place with Morocco, but it would distance him from the weekly level of competition that helped make him a regular starter for the Atlas Lions.
João Sacramento can leave the Atlas Lions’ staff at any moment to become head coach. The Portuguese technician confirms the existence of this clause, but assures that he will not sacrifice his Moroccan adventure for just any offer.
Eliminated by France in the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup, Morocco did not leave empty-handed. Its performance earned the Royal Moroccan Football Federation a prize of 19 million dollars , approximately 16.7 million euros.
As the only African representative to reach the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup , Morocco has once again carried the continent. However, its performance remains less impressive than in 2022, with an elimination without real resistance against France.
Morocco will have to wait several months before knowing if its African champion title is definitively confirmed. Seized by Senegal, the Court of Arbitration for Sport should not examine the case before September or October .
Mohamed Ouahbi responded to comments made by Sofyan Amrabat’s brother after the World Cup. Morocco’s coach prefers to speak of family emotion, while assuring that the midfielder has no problem with him.
Professional athletes, coaches, educators and technical staff continue to benefit from an advantageous tax regime in Morocco . Nadia Fettah defends these deductions, intended to support the professionalization and transparency of the sports sector.
Five days after Morocco’s elimination by France, Mohamed Ouahbi acknowledged that the Atlas Lions had lacked maturity and personality to impose their game on the Blues.
Kylian Mbappé explained his missed penalty against Morocco, saved by Yassine Bounou. The France captain claims he was distracted by confusion surrounding the VAR before taking the shot.
Despite its elimination in the quarter-finals against France, Morocco should bring 21.5 million dollars to the FRMF . The sum combines the sports bonus provided for this stage and the preparation aid paid by FIFA.
Beaten by France in the World Cup quarter-finals, Morocco must now turn its attention to the Africa Cup of Nations. Mohamed Ouahbi refuses to question everything, but calls for lucid self-criticism before the next competitions.