Watch the Announcement of Mohamed Ouahbi's Squad for the 2026 World Cup
On Tuesday evening, Mohamed Ouahbi, the head coach of Morocco's national football team, will unveil the squad that will compete in the 2026 World Cup. The announcement is scheduled to take place following a closed-door friendly match against Burundi. Fans eager to catch this moment can tune in to the press conference starting at 8 PM French time, or 7 PM Moroccan time. This important event will be streamed live across the social media channels of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) and is likely to be broadcast on Arryadia as well.
Key Players and Surprises in the Upcoming Squad
The anticipation surrounding the squad list is palpable, especially with players like Ayoub El Kaabi, who may face tough competition for a spot in the final lineup after being a substitute in March. Marouane Saadane is expected to be a surprise inclusion, with many expecting the return of Sofiane Boufal as well. Soufiane Rahimi, a regular fixture in the team over the past two years, is likely to retain the coach's trust to support the core players. Additionally, Gessime Yassine's chances appear promising, although nothing is confirmed yet. Meanwhile, Oussama Targhalline, who was called up but did not play during the last gathering, is unlikely to make the trip to the United States. According to insider Youssef, Ouahbi may also select a few reserves due to certain uncertainties.
Before embarking on their World Cup journey, Morocco will play two friendly matches against Madagascar on June 2 at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat and against Norway on June 7 at the Red Bull Arena Stadium in New York. In Group C of the tournament, the Atlas Lions will face Brazil on the night of June 12-13 in New Jersey, followed by matches against Scotland (June 19-20 in Foxborough) and Haiti (June 24-25 in Atlanta) during the group stage. As the first African nation to reach the semi-finals and the fourth in the last 2022 edition, Morocco, currently ranked eighth in the FIFA standings, aims to solidify its status on the global football stage.
As reported by afrik-foot.com.
