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.
Al-Ettifaq let Mohamed Hrimat slip away after refusing to exceed 1.5 million dollars. The Moroccan midfielder ultimately joined Al-Shamal, which offered him a contract worth over 2.5 million dollars.
After Egypt’s elimination by Argentina , Morocco will be the only African and Arab nation present in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup. The Atlas Lions will face France with a status that now transcends the sporting arena.
Morocco’s national carrier Royal Air Maroc officially announces the imminent resumption of its direct connections to Gulf countries . Starting July 2026, travelers will once again be able to fly from Casablanca to Qatar and the Emirates.
Royal Air Maroc is set to expand its network to the Middle East at the end of June 2026. The Moroccan airline will offer four new routes to Iraq via a code-sharing agreement with Qatar Airways .
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.
Karim Boudiaf is included in Qatar’s squad for the 2026 World Cup . Born in France to a Moroccan mother and Algerian father, the Al-Duhail midfielder has worn the Qatari jersey for several years.
Jalil Lahmouzi was supposed to fly to the United States to attend the Morocco-Brazil match. This Belgian citizen of Moroccan origin is denied entry to American territory just days before departure, threatening thousands of euros in investments to go up in smoke.
In an interview with his native region’s press, Luis Enrique opened his heart. The Gijonese coach notably returned to the Spain’s defeat against the Lions of the Atlas in Qatar , a moment he nonetheless describes as a "great joy".
Jamie Carragher predicts a brilliant run for the Atlas Lions at the 2026 World Cup. The former Liverpool star believes that Morocco will finish first in their group, ahead of Brazil, before being eliminated in the quarter-finals.
Faced with a limited local pool, Qatar is betting on the naturalization of foreign players to remain competitive. This strategy is now targeting young Moroccan talents, attracted by favorable financial conditions and prospects of an international career.
Two months before the 2026 World Cup, Fouzi Lekjaa challenged Philippe Diallo during a press conference. The president of the Moroccan federation aims to take the top spot in the FIFA ranking from France in the near future.