Morocco: big news for the 2026 World Cup

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Semi-finalist of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Morocco is emerging as one of the rising values ​​in the world football panorama. Never had an African country reached the final four of a World Cup before the last edition.

The next one promises to be just as exciting for Walid Regragui's training. Authors of an almost perfect qualifying campaign, the Atlas Lions brilliantly booked their ticket for the World Cup in America.

Walid Regragui, Morocco coach.

With a very coherent collective project, Morocco also relies on top-notch individuals, such as PSG star Achraf Hakimi, best right back in the world and 6th in the 2025 Ballon d'Or ranking, or Nayef Aguerd, the solid central defender of OM.

A bright future for Morocco

While he could inherit an accessible group during the draw for this World CupMorocco has every reason to be optimistic. Because between now and the competition, certain talents could still emerge after the very significant victory of the selection at the U20 World Cup. Pierre Ménès did not hide his enthusiasm.“What is obvious is that Morocco is currently in an incredible footballing mood. Team A has 16 wins in a row and has a wonderful team on paper. They are the arch-favorites of the CAN. This victory at the CdM U20 is not necessarily a guarantee of a happy future, but it is an exceptional overall result for a nation“.

“The means, talented players… everything comes together for Morocco to become a strong place in world football, not just African football. Certainly, the record in CAN is not dizzying, but for the moment, it is a magical moment for Moroccan football. A fair reward for the efforts and investments of a country which proves that when we want, we can. concluded Ménès on his YouTube channel. Before the World Cup, Morocco will display all its ambitions at the CAN in December, of which it is the host country. Lovers of the Moroccan selection have not stopped thrilling.