World Cup 2026 Squad: Ziyech Excluded, Ouahbi's Bold Selection
National coach Mohamed Ouahbi has unveiled the list of players selected for the 2026 World Cup. While the usual key players are present, Hakim Ziyech’s much-discussed absence is the standout feature of this call-up.
For this football showcase, the coach has called upon a balanced group, relying on the experience of the squad’s pillars while integrating new faces. In goal, the essential Yassine Bounou will be there, protected by a defensive line counting on Achraf Hakimi, Nayef Aguerd and Issa Diop.
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The midfield will be built around reliable players like Sofyan Amrabat and Azzedine Ounahi, while offensive play will be entrusted to Brahim Diaz, Ayoub El Kaabi, Abdessamad Ezzalzouli and young Chemsdine Talbi. Three substitutes, namely El Mehdi Al Harrar, Amine Sbaï and Marwane Saâdane, have also been designated to cover any last-minute withdrawals.
However, it is the absence of a historic key player that is dominating discussions and currently inflaming social media. Despite strong virtual popular demand to see him included in the squad, Hakim Ziyech was not retained by Mohamed Ouahbi. The current Wydad player is certainly paying the price for a difficult season and obvious physical poor form.
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By making this bold choice, the coach shows that he prioritizes immediate competitiveness and the form of his players over mere status, leaving the star winger on the sidelines for this world adventure.
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