Morocco World Cup 2026 preview: Players to watch, group and squad list
Summary
Morocco is preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a historic fourth place finish in 2022, their best ever. The team faces challenges including a recent coaching change and controversy from the Africa Cup of Nations final, where Morocco was awarded the title after Senegal left the pitch in protest.Key Facts
- Morocco has appeared in six World Cups, first in 1970, with their best finish being fourth place in 2022.
- The 2026 World Cup starts on June 11, where Morocco will compete again.
- Morocco reached the 2022 semifinals, the first African and Arab team to do so.
- The team experienced turmoil after the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final, involving a disputed penalty and Senegal walking off the field.
- Senegal was later stripped of the AFCON title and Morocco was awarded the championship, but Senegal has appealed.
- Coach Walid Regragui left the team in March, reportedly due to disagreements and the AFCON defeat.
- Mohamed Ouahbi, previously Morocco’s U-20 coach, was appointed head coach less than three months before the World Cup.
- Key players include Brahim Diaz, who missed a crucial penalty in the AFCON final but is expected to play an important role.
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