Morocco has officially announced the shirt numbers of its 26-player squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026, with key stars keeping their symbolic numbers and several new faces receiving important roles in the Atlas Lions setup.
Official Morocco Squad Numbers for the FIFA World Cup 2026
The Moroccan national team has officially revealed the shirt numbers of its 26 players for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The list confirms a clear balance between continuity, leadership and renewal as the Atlas Lions prepare for another major global campaign.
Several established players have kept their classic numbers, while younger talents and new arrivals have been assigned numbers that reflect their growing place within the national team project.
| Number | Player | Position / Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yassine Bounou | Goalkeeper |
| 2 | Achraf Hakimi | Defender |
| 3 | Noussair Mazraoui | Defender |
| 4 | Sofyan Amrabat | Midfielder |
| 5 | Nayef Aguerd | Defender |
| 6 | Ayyoub Bouaddi | Midfielder |
| 7 | Chemsdine Talbi | Forward |
| 8 | Azzedine Ounahi | Midfielder |
| 9 | Soufiane Rahimi | Forward |
| 10 | Brahim Diaz | Attacking Midfielder |
| 11 | Ismael Saibari | Midfielder |
| 12 | Munir El Kajoui | Goalkeeper |
| 13 | Zakaria El Ouahdi | Defender |
| 14 | Issa Diop | Defender |
| 15 | Samir El Mourabit | Defender |
| 16 | Yassine Gessime | Forward |
| 17 | Abdessamad Ezzalzouli | Winger |
| 18 | Chadi Riad | Defender |
| 19 | Youssef Belammari | Defender |
| 20 | Ayoub El Kaabi | Striker |
| 21 | Ayoub Amaimouni | Midfielder |
| 22 | Ahmed Reda Tagnaouti | Goalkeeper |
| 23 | Bilal El Khannouss | Midfielder |
| 24 | Neil El Aynaoui | Midfielder |
| 25 | Redouane Halhal | Defender |
| 26 | Anass Salah-Eddine | Defender |
Defensive Stability Around Bounou, Hakimi, Mazraoui and Aguerd
In defence and goalkeeping, Morocco’s core players have kept their traditional shirt numbers. Yassine Bounou remains the team’s number 1, while Achraf Hakimi continues with number 2, Noussair Mazraoui wears number 3 and Nayef Aguerd takes number 5.
This continuity reflects the technical staff’s desire to preserve the defensive stability that has become one of Morocco’s strongest assets in major international competitions.
Brahim Diaz Gets Morocco’s Number 10 Shirt
One of the most notable decisions is the allocation of the iconic number 10 shirt to Brahim Diaz. Traditionally associated with creativity, technical leadership and attacking influence, the number highlights Diaz’s expected role in Morocco’s offensive structure.
In attack, Soufiane Rahimi has been handed number 9, while Ayoub El Kaabi will wear number 20. In midfield, Azzedine Ounahi keeps number 8 and Bilal El Khannouss takes number 23.
Young Talents and New Faces Receive Key Numbers
The rest of the squad shows a balanced distribution between young players and new arrivals. Ayyoub Bouaddi wears number 6, Chemsdine Talbi takes number 7, Ismael Saibari wears number 11, while Neil El Aynaoui receives number 24.
This structure underlines Morocco’s wider football strategy: keeping the experienced core intact while gradually integrating a new generation capable of ensuring continuity at the highest level.
What Morocco’s World Cup Numbers Reveal
Morocco’s squad numbers reveal more than a simple administrative list. They show a team built around defensive security, midfield balance and attacking renewal. The presence of familiar numbers among the senior players gives the group continuity, while the younger names add freshness and long-term depth.
After Morocco’s historic performances on the world stage, supporters will closely follow every detail of the Atlas Lions’ campaign. Shirt numbers may be symbolic, but they often become part of the story when a team writes a memorable World Cup chapter.
FAQ: Morocco 2026 World Cup Shirt Numbers
Who wears number 10 for Morocco in the World Cup 2026?
Brahim Diaz wears Morocco’s number 10 shirt at the FIFA World Cup 2026.
What number does Yassine Bounou wear?
Yassine Bounou wears number 1 for Morocco.
What number does Achraf Hakimi wear for Morocco?
Achraf Hakimi wears number 2.
Who wears number 9 for Morocco?
Soufiane Rahimi wears number 9 for Morocco.
What number does Bilal El Khannouss wear?
Bilal El Khannouss wears number 23.

