Morocco 2026 World Cup Squad Guide

At the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Morocco became the first African nation to reach the semifinals. They eliminated Belgium (Group Stage), Spain (Round of 16), and Portugal (Quarterfinals) — three of the tournament's strongest nations — before falling to France. The entire Arab and African world celebrated. The Atlas Lions became the story of that tournament.

They arrive at 2026 as a genuine contender, not just an African representative. Walid Regragui's defensive system is world-class, the squad has matured, and they open against Brazil at MetLife Stadium on June 13 — the first major match of the New York World Cup experience. If Morocco beat Brazil, they are not just through the group. They are the story of the tournament again.

Morocco's 2026 World Cup Squad

Goalkeepers

• Yassine Bounou (Bono) — Al Hilal
• Munir Mohamedi — TBC
• Anas Zniti — TBC

Defenders

• Achraf Hakimi — Paris Saint-Germain
• Nayef Aguerd — West Ham
• Romain Saïss — Beşiktaş
• Noussair Mazraoui — Manchester United
• Jawad El Yamiq — Real Valladolid
• Achraf Dari — Stade Brestois
• Adam Masina — Udinese

Midfielders

• Sofyan Amrabat — Fenerbahçe
• Azzedine Ounahi — Marseille
• Selim Amallah — Standard Liège
• Bilal El Khannouss — Genk
• Abdessamad Ezzalzouli — Osasuna
• Sofiane Rahimi — Al Ain

Forwards

• Youssef En-Nesyri — Fenerbahçe
• Brahim Díaz — Real Madrid
• Hakim Ziyech — Galatasaray (fitness dependent)
• Soufiane Rahimi — Al Ain
• Ayoub El Kaabi — TBC (fitness)
• Hamza Igamane — Rangers

Note: Morocco's squad was announced May 21. This page will be updated with the fully confirmed list. Key names above reflect the established core of Regragui's squad.

Key Players

Achraf Hakimi — The Best Right Back in the World

PSG's Hakimi is the most explosive attacking right back in world football. His pace, crossing, and ability to arrive late in the box make him a constant offensive threat. Against Brazil's left side, he will have one of the tournament's best individual matchups from the first minute of June 13.

Brahim Díaz — The Creative Force

Born in Spain, committed to Morocco, Real Madrid's Díaz gives the Atlas Lions a technically elite creative player who can operate in the pockets of space between lines. His form in La Liga has been exceptional; he arrives at this World Cup in the best form of his career.

Sofyan Amrabat — The Disruptor

The Fenerbahçe midfielder became a global name at the 2022 World Cup with his relentless pressing and physical dominance in midfield. He is the engine of Morocco's defensive shape — the player who stops attacks before they start. Against Brazil's creative midfield, he will be central to everything.

Morocco vs Brazil — MetLife, June 13

This is the most high-profile group stage match at MetLife Stadium. Brazil's first match back in New York since their 1994 World Cup title run, against the team that reached the 2022 semifinal. Both fanbases are enormous and globally visible. The atmosphere will be extraordinary.

Morocco's defensive record at the 2022 World Cup was historic — they conceded only one own goal from open play in seven matches. Against Vinícius Jr. and Neymar, that discipline will be tested immediately.

The NYC Moroccan Community

Astoria, Queens has a significant North African community that follows the Atlas Lions. The June 13 match at MetLife will draw Moroccan fans from across the tri-state area, and the Astoria tavernas and hookah lounges will be full hours before kickoff. The 2022 World Cup made Morocco a team the whole city wanted to watch — that energy will be even larger in their own backyard.