Ayyoub Bouaddi is making an impact with Morocco at the 2026 World Cup, but his choice continues to spark debate in France. The technical director of the French Football Federation acknowledges that the young midfielder’s departure to the Atlas Lions represents a significant loss.
Qualified for the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup, Morocco has already secured a significant FIFA prize pool. The guaranteed amount to the FRMF reaches at least 15 million dollars in sports prize money, even before the Atlas Lions’ next match.
Eliminated by Switzerland in the Round of 16 at the World Cup, Algeria is questioning its future. Beyond coach Vladimir Petkovic, several voices point to structural delays compared to Morocco, presented as a model of training and stability.
Four years after the Qatar epic, the solidarity gesture of the Lions of the Atlas returns to memory. In 2022, Moroccan players had announced their intention to donate their bonuses to disadvantaged families and children in Morocco.
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.
Removed just before the 2022 World Cup, Vahid Halilhodžić holds a painful memory of his time in Morocco. The coach, boasting four World Cup qualifications, has since refused to watch the Atlas Lions’ matches.
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 Fès-Meknes Regional Council has just approved the construction of a large-scale sports complex for nearly 600 million dirhams. This new venue is part of the preparations for the 2030 World Cup .
Once relegated to the background, women’s football is now igniting passions across Morocco. Driven by top-level sporting ambitions, the national team attracts massive crowds and inspires a whole new generation of female players.
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has decided to cover the players’ families’ accommodation for the 2026 World Cup. This method aims to reproduce the remarkable sporting success of Qatar.
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.