LOSC midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi has given his verbal agreement to represent Morocco. Despite his selections with the French Under-21s, the 18-year-old talent will join the Atlas Lions as early as the March gathering.
Brahim Diaz has regained the spotlight with Real Madrid after a period of withdrawal. The Moroccan striker, revived by Alvaro Arbeloa, is once again establishing himself as a key element of the Merengues’ attacking energy at the end of the season.
Morocco has faced a refusal from Thiago Pitarch, the young talent of Real Madrid . Despite his family ties with the Kingdom, the 18-year-old midfielder prioritizes an international career with Spain.
Morocco is intensifying its offensive on Spanish football to propel the Atlas Lions to the top. From the hunt for prodigy Thiago Pitarch to negotiations with Xavi Hernández, Rabat is deploying a massive influence strategy ahead of the 2030 World Cup.
FRMF President Fouzi Lekjaa and coach Mohamed Ouahbi traveled to Lille to convince prodigy Ayyoub Bouaddi to join the Atlas Lions before the March friendly matches.
The Secretary General of the FRMF, Tarek Najem, mentioned the possibility of a friendly match between Morocco and Russia next June. The final decision belongs to the new coach, who is responsible for setting up the preparations for the 2026 World Cup.
Born in Fuenlabrada but linked to Morocco through his family roots in Al Hoceïma , Thiago Pitarch has become the top target for both national teams. The Spanish Football Federation plans to call him up with the under-21s in March 2026 to bring him closer to the senior team, while the player and his entourage currently seem to be leaning towards La Roja.
Mohamed Ouahbi, appointed as the new Morocco coach to replace Walid Regragui, faces several challenges ahead of the 2026 World Cup. His top priority is to restore cohesion in the locker room , gradually rejuvenate the squad, and impose a new offensive playing identity.
Rachid Benmahmoud has declined the proposals of the Moroccan Football Federation to join Mohamed Ouahbi’s technical staff . The former assistant coach now wishes to embark on a new professional experience outside the environment of the national team.
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation is intensifying its recruitment program for dual nationals in Europe to secure its future talents. Inspired by the Argentine model, Morocco has just officially announced the arrival of five gems playing in the Dutch championships.
Suffering from groin pain for several months, Olympique de Marseille defender Nayef Aguerd will soon undergo surgical intervention. The Moroccan international, however, hopes to return to competition for the final sprint of the championship and the 2026 World Cup.
Sebastián Beccacece, the coach of Ecuador, has designated Morocco as one of the two ultimate tests before the 2026 World Cup . Against the Africa Cup of Nations finalist, La Tri will seek to set its definitive course for the competition.