sports
Morocco World Cup 2026 team guide
Expectations were raised after a first semi-final at Qatar 2022 and Mohamed Ouahbi’s side will hope history can repeat itself
TL;DR
- Morocco aims to repeat their 2022 World Cup semi-final success in the 2026 tournament held in North America.
- Mohamed Ouahbi, who won the U-20 World Cup with Morocco, replaced Walid Regragui as head coach in March.
- The team's star player is Achraf Hakimi, who has achieved success with top European clubs and won the Champions League in 2025.
- Neil El Aynaoui is a versatile midfielder to watch, while Noussair Mazraoui offers defensive flexibility and leadership.
- Moroccan fans and the large diaspora in North America are expected to create a vibrant atmosphere.
- Morocco has strong historical ties with the USA, a co-host, which could foster positive relations despite concerns over FIFA ticket prices.