Ali Maamar has left the Moroccan national team’s gathering in the United States. The young right-back from Anderlecht was present with the Atlas Lions during the preparation phase, but he was not part of the final squad selected by Mohamed Ouahbi for the 2026 World Cup .
Defender Zakaria El Ouahdi has finally secured his visa for the United States. Forced to remain in Morocco, the player will now join his teammates to compete in the 2026 World Cup led by Mohamed Ouahbi .
Moroccan players have landed in the United States to prepare for the World Cup, but one major absence is notable. Blocked by visa issues, Zakaria El Wahdi was unable to make the trip with the rest of the squad.
Zakaria El Ouahdi, player for KRC Genk, has chosen to respond favorably to his call-up with the Moroccan team. A new departure that adds to that of Talbi, without an official reaction from the RBFA, but in an already tense climate.
Zakaria El Ouahdi , defender of the Belgian club Genk, is not on the list of the Atlas Lions who are conducting a training camp at the Mohammed VI Football Center in Salé, in preparation for the matches against the national teams of Niger and Tanzania, scheduled for March 21 and 25, 2025 as part of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. While he is under pressure from the Belgian press, the 23-year-old player still dreams of defending the colors of the Moroccan flag.
Zakaria El Ouahdi has put an end to rumors about his choice to play for Belgium, to the detriment of the Atlas Lions. In a press statement, the Belgian-Moroccan striker reaffirmed his attachment to the Moroccan national team.
Bronze medalist with the Moroccan Olympic team, Genk midfielder Zakaria El Ouahdi is facing a dilemma: should he change his sports nationality in favor of Belgium? Or will he continue his adventure with Morocco?
The father of Zakaria El Ouahdi has spoken out to put an end to the speculation around his son’s international future. Persistent rumors suggested that the Racing Genk player could succumb to the sirens of the Belgian national team. This is not the case, assures his father, who also manages his interests.
The young Genk midfielder, Zakaria El Ouahdi , is leaving the door open for his international future. Despite his many selections with the Moroccan youth teams and a bronze Olympic medal around his neck, the 21-year-old player does not rule out one day wearing the Belgian jersey.
The Zakaria El Ouahdi saga is definitively closed. Courted by Belgium, the right-back of Genk has confirmed his choice to defend the colors of Morocco.
Zakaria El Ouahdi , the talented defender, is on the radar of Domenico Tedesco, the coach of the Red Devils, who is looking for a solution at the right-back position. Tedesco is closely following the player’s performances in the Pro League, where he has established himself as one of the best in his position and is attracting the attention of foreign clubs.