The euphoria of victory almost spiraled out of control in the stands for the Yamal clan. Mounir Nasraoui multiplied provocative gestures towards the Betis public, forcing security to exfiltrate him from his seat to prevent a physical confrontation with local supporters.
Moroccan fans can prepare their trip to the American East Coast. FIFA has unveiled the detailed schedule of the Atlas Lions for the 2026 World Cup, with the highlight being an inaugural prestigious duel against Brazil in New York.
Bilal El Khannouss could return to the English pitches sooner than expected, but not under the colors of Leicester City. Currently on loan to Stuttgart in the Bundesliga, the Moroccan attacking midfielder is attracting strong interest from Newcastle United, who are paving the way for a transfer as soon as his German adventure ends.
The draw for the 2026 World Cup revives the old demons of Scotland. The prospect of facing Morocco chills the British press, who see the Atlas Lions as a "bogey team" capable of inflicting a new historic correction after the trauma of 1998.
The draw for the 2026 World Cup has revived old memories for Moroccan football. By inheriting Brazil and Scotland in their group, Morocco is facing a configuration almost identical to that of 1998, a coincidence that coach Walid Regragui intends to exploit to motivate his troops.
Carlo Ancelotti does not hide his concern. While Group C seems manageable on paper, the Brazilian coach identifies Morocco as the major obstacle for the top spot, brushing aside Scotland and Haiti to focus on the Hakimi threat.
Watford pulled off the heist of the year for only £1.1 million. Othmane Maamma , freshly crowned U20 World Cup Ballon d’Or, is already setting records and attracting recruiters, promising the English club a capital gain that recalls the record sales of Richarlison or João Pedro.
The expulsion of Abderrazak Hamdallah and the disappointing draw against Oman were feared to be the worst for the rest of the tournament. But Saudi Arabia’s victory has radically changed the situation: the Atlas Lions only need a draw on Monday to validate their ticket to the quarter-finals.
While the Wydad squad is resting during the AFCON break, Hakim Ziyech is undergoing a strict regime. The Moroccan international, without competition since May, has no room for error to succeed in his planned return at the end of January.
Walid Regragui displays limitless ambition. Barely after the draw in Washington, the national team coach is already projecting his Atlas Lions into the World Cup final, imagining a historic double confrontation against Brazil .
The die has been cast since Washington for Walid Regragui’s men. The Atlas Lions will have to measure up against the Brazilian giant in Group C , a major challenge that nevertheless opens up a royal path to qualification against Scotland and Haiti.
Lille hopes to lock up its gem Ayyoub Bouaddi until 2029, but the pressure is mounting. Arsenal and Chelsea are ready to submit an offer close to 45 million euros this winter for the Franco-Moroccan midfielder, forcing the northern club to set its financial demands higher.