Amid the possible departure of Walid Regragui , the Moroccan Football Federation is weighing Mohamed Ouahbi against Tarik Sektioui. These two coaches, whose profiles complement each other, represent the best options for ensuring the continuity of the national team’s technical project ahead of the March deadline.
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation denied on Thursday rumors about the appointment of a new coach for the Atlas Lions. The body assured that it would inform the public of any official news in due course.
The Moroccan Football Federation will meet on Thursday to decide Walid Regragui’s fate . While the body officially denies any departure, internal sources claim that an amicable separation agreement has already been reached.
The Moroccan Football Federation denies Walid Regragui’s departure , despite persistent rumors following a defeat against Senegal. Behind the scenes, the governing body is exploring potential successors, notably targeting Spaniard Xavi Hernández for the post-World Cup period.
Against all expectations, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) published an official denial on Tuesday evening. The governing body categorically rejected rumors of a split with the national team coach, even though his departure had seemed “99.99% certain” just a few hours earlier.
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation and Walid Regragui have reportedly ended their collaboration by mutual consent. His departure comes just months before the 2026 World Cup, marking the end of the historic cycle that culminated in the semifinal in Qatar.
With fewer than 80 days to go before the 2026 World Cup, the future of Walid Regragui at the helm of the Atlas Lions is sparking intense debate. Despite losing the 2025 AFCON final, technical stability appears to be the preferred option among experts.
After months of uncertainty following a serious injury, Achraf Hakimi appears to have regained his full physical condition. The Moroccan full-back is building momentum at the perfect time for Paris Saint-Germain, who are entering the final European sprint.
Walid Regragui is injecting fresh blood into the Atlas Lions for the March friendlies against Ecuador and Paraguay. The Moroccan coach is counting on European youth to prepare for the 2026 and 2030 World Cups.
As Olympique de Marseille is urgently looking for a successor to Roberto De Zerbi, the name of Walid Regragui has been mentioned among the potential candidates for the Phocaean bench. Although the profile of the Moroccan coach is not indifferent internally, the feasibility of such an operation seems compromised by his commitments with the Atlas Lions.
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation put an end to the speculation this Wednesday by unveiling the program of the Atlas Lions for the March break. With two friendly matches scheduled against Ecuador and Paraguay, the organization implicitly renews its confidence in coach Walid Regragui for the 2026 World Cup .
The day after the 2025 AFCON final lost against Senegal, coach Walid Regragui is initiating a strategic shift . For the March friendly matches against Ecuador and Paraguay, the technical staff plans to inject fresh blood into the squad.