While a verbal agreement binds Brahim Díaz to Real Madrid until 2030, Saudi Arabia is coming back with a financial proposal that is impossible to refuse. The Moroccan star finds himself at a crossroads between continuity in Spain and a 120 million euro contract, as the 2026 World Cup approaches.
Morocco has already welcomed 18 million tourists by the end of November, erasing the total for the year 2024. This unprecedented performance is nevertheless only a prelude: the exceptional convergence between the Africa Cup and the end-of-year celebrations promises to saturate the six host cities in December.
Everything is still possible for the Atlas Lions, from leadership to direct elimination. This Monday at 6 pm, the national team is challenging the Saudi leader with an obligation to get a result to avoid Oman’s comeback and validate their ticket for the quarter-finals.
Brazil is already trembling in the face of the Atlas Lions. The legend Ronaldo Nazário qualifies the game of Morocco as "wonderful" but warns the Seleção: this duel in New York will be the absolute trap of group C for the five-time world champions.
Morocco only needs a point, but Tarik Sektioui rejects any idea of management. The A’ coach demands a victory against Saudi Arabia to snatch the top of the group, refusing to submit to the game of an opponent who is already qualified.
Morocco sees the French threat becoming more specific for Ayoub Bouaddi. Didier Deschamps has personally contacted the young prodigy to lock him in with the Blues, forcing the Moroccan Federation to play its last card: a call-up for the Africa Cup of Nations.
The Atlas Lions do not want to arrive unarmed against Brazil. To prepare for this top-level duel, the Federation is negotiating behind the scenes a friendly match against Ecuador as early as March, a dress rehearsal confirmed by the opposing coach who considers the agreement imminent.
The euphoria of victory almost spiraled out of control in the stands for the Yamal clan. Mounir Nasraoui multiplied provocative gestures towards the Betis public, forcing security to exfiltrate him from his seat to prevent a physical confrontation with local supporters.
Moroccan fans can prepare their trip to the American East Coast. FIFA has unveiled the detailed schedule of the Atlas Lions for the 2026 World Cup, with the highlight being an inaugural prestigious duel against Brazil in New York.
Bilal El Khannouss could return to the English pitches sooner than expected, but not under the colors of Leicester City. Currently on loan to Stuttgart in the Bundesliga, the Moroccan attacking midfielder is attracting strong interest from Newcastle United, who are paving the way for a transfer as soon as his German adventure ends.
Blogger Aqababe sparked a media storm on Friday by revealing an alleged affair between Presnel Kimpembe and Imen Es , a French singer of Moroccan origin. Sarah, the defender’s wife, immediately reacted with a direct attack on Instagram, turning a private rumor into a public showdown.
The draw for the 2026 World Cup has revived old memories for Moroccan football. By inheriting Brazil and Scotland in their group, Morocco is facing a configuration almost identical to that of 1998, a coincidence that coach Walid Regragui intends to exploit to motivate his troops.