For the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Moroccan players will be accompanied by their parents. The football federation president is making this family approach permanent to ensure direct psychological support for his squad.
Former assistant coach Patrice Beaumelle decrypts Morocco’s meteoric rise in football . He attributes this success to a long-planned strategy, while warning of new challenges linked to favorite status.
Tipped to lead the next executive, Fouzi Lekjaa breaks his silence. The president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation responded with detachment to persistent rumors concerning his possible political ambitions at the head of government.
Fouzi Lekjaa seized the World Cup opportunity to take a playful dig at Lamine Yamal. The president of the Moroccan football federation joked about the decision of the Barcelona prodigy , who definitively chose the Spanish national team in 2023.
After repeatedly hosting continental competitions shunned by its neighbors, Morocco is changing course. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) announces it will no longer compensate for defections , leaving other countries to fully assume the organization of these sporting events.
The general assembly of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation has postponed the election of its president to September. Fouzi Lekjaa, in office since 2014, remains at the helm and is heading towards a new mandate thanks to his international influence.
Facing the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran, Morocco spends 3 billion dirhams each month to subsidize energy. The government is striving to contain the impact of this crisis on public finances.
Despite the surge in global energy prices , Morocco is displaying its resilience. The executive is banking on growth exceeding 5.3% in 2026, driven by robust foreign exchange reserves and an excellent agricultural season.
Facing controversy over fuel prices , Fouzi Lekjaa firmly denied any State enrichment. Before the advisors, the minister unveiled precise figures to prove that the crisis costs more than it brings in.
Morocco is significantly strengthening its influence within FIFA. At the Vancouver Congress, the Kingdom established itself as an essential player, directly rivaling Spain for the organization of major world football events.
Appointed to head the 2030 World Cup organization, Fouzi Lekjaa leads Moroccan football with ruthless efficiency. His management of major infrastructure projects sparks admiration in Egypt but triggers concern from Spain, Algeria and Senegal.
At just 18 years old, Lille’s Ayyoub Bouaddi is at the heart of a duel between France and Morocco . Two months before the 2026 World Cup, the midfielder refuses to rush a selection choice he wants to be "natural".