After Vladimir Petkovic’s failure, Algeria seems ready for a change. According to the Algerian press, the FAF is turning to Antar Yahia, a former insider. A choice that echoes Morocco’s path with its local coaches.
Morocco’s rise in world football is not based solely on its players. It is also supported by a structured project, partly financed by OCP , the Moroccan phosphate giant and key player in sports development.
Four Moroccan players cautioned against Canada , France considering an approach for Michael Olise, and Balogun finally allowed to play with the United States: FIFA’s disciplinary management raises a simple question. Can Morocco also defend its players?
The French press approaches the France-Morocco quarter-final with caution. After the difficult victory of the Blues against Paraguay and Morocco’s qualification against Canada, the Lions of the Atlas are no longer presented as a surprise, but as an opponent established at the highest level.
France advances to the quarter-finals with an impressive attack, but their narrow victory over Paraguay gives ideas to Morocco. Opta data shows a French team less dangerous when forced to play far from goal and multiply crosses.
After Canada’s elimination by Morocco at the 2026 World Cup, Ryan Reynolds posted a message of support for his national team . The Canadian actor, passionate about football, chose to praise his team’s journey despite the heavy defeat against the Lions of the Atlas.
Morocco’s victory against Canada does more than just matter in the 2026 World Cup. It also shows in the FIFA rankings. The Lions of the Atlas are now just a few decimals away from Brazil.
After losing 3-0 to Morocco in the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup, Canada hasn’t fully accepted the match analysis . Coach Jesse Marsch believes his team was superior. Mohamed Ouahbi responded without hesitation.
The clash will indeed happen. After a dominant victory against Canada, Morocco will face France in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup. The Blues secured their ticket by narrowly beating Paraguay thanks to a penalty from Kylian Mbappé.
After the 3-0 thrashing of Canada, Opta statistics tell a colder story than post-match declarations. Morocco didn’t create a flood of chances, but struck with ruthless efficiency, driven by Ounahi, Bounou and Rahimi.
After Morocco’s qualification against Canada, Brahim Diaz returns to the center of attention in Spain. His grandmother, Purificación Abdelkader, sums up his choice in one powerful sentence: the Real Madrid player is as Spanish as he is Moroccan.
After Morocco’s victory against Canada, the international press emphasizes the maturity of the Lions of the Atlas. Less talk of surprise now: foreign media describe a team capable of suffering, managing weak periods and punishing at the right moment.