Mohamed Ouahbi is officially named Morocco national team coach, succeeding Walid Regragui in a transition focused on continuity.
Walid Regragui
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation has reportedly contacted Xavi about coaching Morocco before the 2026 World Cup. No agreement has been reached, and Walid Regragui remains officially in charge.
Former Spain star Andrés Iniesta is expected to join Morocco’s technical structure to help design a unified playing philosophy across all national teams.
The FRMF has officially denied reports claiming that national team coach Walid Regragui resigned, reaffirming its confidence in him ahead of Morocco’s 2026 World Cup campaign.
Morocco will face Ecuador and Paraguay in March 2026 as part of its preparations for the FIFA World Cup following the AFCON 2025 final.
Achraf Hakimi delivers an emotional message after the AFCON final, thanking Morocco’s leadership, supporters, and reaffirming belief in the future.
Big Data forecasts place Morocco as favourites ahead of the AFCON final against Senegal, with the hosts seeking their first title since 1976.