The Finalissima between Spain and Argentina is expected to be played in March at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium. Considered to host the event at the Moulay Abdellah stadium in Rabat , Morocco ultimately sees this prestigious match slip away.
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.
Achraf Hakimi delivered a mixed but generally encouraging performance during PSG’s comprehensive victory over Chelsea (5-2), on Wednesday evening, in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16. Torn between interesting offensive sequences and defensive difficulties, the Moroccan international especially finished the match with power, to the point of weighing decisively in the Parisian success.
The Moroccan international Munir El Haddadi is looking for a new club after leaving Esteghlal Tehran in Iran. At 30 years old, the free agent striker has been offered to the Brazilian club Vasco da Gama.
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.
FC Barcelona is considering the return of Abdessamad Ezzalzouli (Ez Abde) to make up for a possible departure of Marcus Rashford at the end of the season. The Moroccan winger, author of remarkable performances at Real Betis, is at the top of the list of targeted offensive reinforcements.
To regain his status as the most decisive player in La Liga , Lamine Yamal has radically transformed his daily life. By prioritizing strict medical discipline and withdrawing from social media, the 18-year-old Barcelona striker has rediscovered his full potential.
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.
The 18-year-old midfielder Thiago Pitarch , who started for the first time with Real Madrid against Getafe, has chosen to wear the colors of Spain. The Moroccan Federation suffers a setback despite its efforts to convince him.
Mohamed Rabie Hrimat, Marouane Louadni, Youssef El Fahli, Ahmed Reda Tagnaouti and Anas Bach are expected to join the next national gathering. These massive pre-calls within the military club show the new coach’s desire to draw from the Botola pool to strengthen the ranks of the Atlas Lions.