Couhaib Driouech’s transfer to the Glasgow Rangers had collapsed because of an injury deemed concerning by Scottish doctors. Nine days later, PSV Eindhoven have reached a new agreement for the Moroccan winger, who is expected at Celta Vigo.
The Morocco faces Canada again this Saturday in Houston with a place in the World Cup 2026 quarter-finals at stake. But this time, the Lions of the Atlas are no longer advancing in the shadows. Their greatest adversary could be this new favorite status they must now assume.
Achraf Hakimi is establishing himself as one of Morocco’s greatest assets ahead of the clash against the Netherlands in the Round of 16 of the World Cup. Very active since the start of the tournament, the Moroccan fullback can tip a match that promises to be wide open.
Qualified for the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, Morocco receives international praise. Yet the neighboring television continues to ignore the successes of Mohamed Ouahbi’s players in its news broadcasts.
Morocco faces Haiti as favorites, but the Opta figures from the first two matches invite caution . The Lions shoot a lot, but still lack accuracy on target.
Before facing Haiti, Opta figures reveal a discreet weakness of the Atlas Lions : Morocco crosses frequently, wins corners, but converts this dominance into aerial danger very rarely.
The appointment of a Dutch referee for the match against Haiti could have raised concerns, with the Netherlands being potential opponents. Moroccan coach Mohamed Ouahbi firmly dismissed these doubts, reiterating his complete confidence in FIFA.
On the eve of facing Haiti in their third World Cup 2026 match, Moroccan coach Mohamed Ouahbi refuses to rotate his squad. The objective is clear: secure a victory to finish top of the group ahead of Brazil .
Haiti has yet to score in this World Cup, but the Atlas Lions would be wrong to see only a harmless opponent. Days before the match against Morocco, Opta’s statistics reveal a very specific danger: balls sent into the box , crosses, corners and second balls.
Opta statistics tell a different story of the World Cup start than what was seen on television. Behind Saibari, Hakimi or Brahim Díaz, Neil El Aynaoui emerges as the most consistent Moroccan .
After their emphatic victory over Sweden, the Netherlands top Group F. For the Round of 16, coach Ronald Koeman does not rule out a clash with Morocco, which he considers as formidable as Brazil.
After their victory against Scotland, Morocco is very close to the round of 16. A draw against Haiti would be enough for the Atlas Lions, but other scenarios could also qualify them.