Morocco’s Atlas Lions have started their AFCON 2025 preparation at the Mohammed VI Football Centre under Walid Regragui.

World Cup 2026 ticket demand explodes as FIFA records five million requests in 24 hours, with Morocco vs Brazil emerging as one of the most anticipated matches.

AFCON 2025: Morocco's final squad is here! Regragui selects Hakimi, El Kaabi & Díaz for the home tournament. See the complete 28-man list

Achraf Hakimi returns to Morocco to continue the final phase of his recovery ahead of AFCON 2025. PSG and Morocco medical teams coordinate closely as the Atlas Lions captain races to be fit for the opening match.

Hervé Renard believes Morocco has become one of the best teams in the world, praising the stability, long-term vision, and strong identity behind the Atlas Lions’ rise. His view confirms Morocco’s growing status as a global football contender.

Morocco vs Brazil at World Cup 2026 carries emotion, history and hope. Yet Moroccan fans face a growing challenge before kickoff: ticket access shaped by speculative prices and the high cost of travelling to New York. The dream remains powerful. The journey becomes complex.

FIFA has instructed European clubs to release all African players no later than December 8 ahead of AFCON 2025 in Morocco. The decision guarantees early squad preparation and reinforces the international status of Africa’s biggest football event.