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Morocco national team

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Adam Masina in Morocco's red national team tracksuit, featured in an Atlas Lions Insider graphic about his new coaching role in Italy.

Adam Masina Joins Coaching Staff in Italy Amid Retirement Reports

Former Morocco international Adam Masina has reportedly retired at 32, joining the coaching staff of Italian Serie D club Progresso following a career spanning Italy, England and 28 Atlas Lions appearances.
  • October 16, 2026
  • 2 minute read

Morocco Enter FIFA Top Five, Overtake Brazil in Live Ranking

Morocco have moved into fifth place in the live FIFA men’s ranking after Brazil’s 1-1 draw with Australia cost the Seleção enough points to fall below the Atlas Lions. The position remains provisional ahead of Morocco’s AFCON qualifier against Gabon and FIFA’s next official update on October 7.
  • September 25, 2026
  • 4 minute read
el faouzi showcases atlas lions ambitions

Between Germany And Morocco, El-Faouzi Displays His Ambitions With The Atlas Lions

Schalke 04’s El-Faouzi, 24, picks Morocco over Germany despite reported German interest, citing family roots; named in Morocco’s squad for AFCON qualifiers vs Gabon and Lesotho.
  • September 22, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Hakimi And Morocco: Luis Enrique Reassures Ahead Of The Gathering, But His Health Remains A Priority

Hakimi And Morocco: Luis Enrique Reassures Ahead Of The Gathering, But His Health Remains A Priority

Hakimi is out for Morocco with a thigh strain and a partial CAF ban; Luis Enrique prioritizes recovery, with Lesotho on September 29 his likely earliest return.
  • September 22, 2026
  • 2 minute read
atlas lions begin afcon2027 preparations

The Atlas Lions Launch Intense Preparation for AFCON 2027 at Maâmora

Morocco began AFCON 2027 qualifying preparations in Maâmora under coach Mohamed Ouahbi, with Hakimi and Saibari absent and three players earning first senior call-ups.
  • September 22, 2026
  • 2 minute read
At 17, Abdellah Ouazane Receives His First Call Up With The Lions Of The Atlas

At 17, Abdellah Ouazane Receives His First Call-Up With The Lions Of The Atlas

Abdellah Ouazane, 17, Ajax attacking midfielder born in Amsterdam, earns his first call-up to Morocco’s senior national team after impressing with Jong Ajax and winning the 2025 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations.
  • September 18, 2026
  • 2 minute read
aguerd returns fitness questioned

OM: Aguerd Makes His Return With Morocco, But His Physical Condition Continues To Raise Questions

Nayef Aguerd returns to Morocco training after a pubic bone fracture and long injury layoff, but his match fitness and readiness for minutes remain uncertain.
  • September 18, 2026
  • 2 minute read
morocco s back to back world cup breakthrough

Why Hervé Renard Calls Morocco Africa’s Number One Team After Two World Cup Runs

Hervé Renard explains why he considers Morocco Africa’s top team, citing consistency, tactical discipline and two World Cup qualifications since his 2016-2019 tenure.
  • September 15, 2026
  • 1 minute read
coach selects squads for qualifiers

AFCON 2027: On Thursday, Mohamed Ouahbi Will Finalize His List For Gabon And Lesotho

Mohamed Ouahbi will name Morocco’s squad Thursday for AFCON 2027 qualifiers against Gabon and Lesotho, with around 23 players expected to be called up.
  • September 14, 2026
  • 2 minute read
ezzalzouli requests national exclusion

Ezzalzouli Prioritizes His Recovery: He Asks Not To Be Called Up By Morocco

Ismael Ezzalzouli has asked Morocco not to call him up as he recovers from an MCL sprain, an injury Real Betis coach Manuel Pellegrini called complicated, ruling him out of the World Cup.
  • September 13, 2026
  • 2 minute read
amrabat suspends morocco duty

Sofyan Amrabat Suspends Morocco Duty Under Mohamed Ouahbi, But International Return Remains Possible

Sofyan Amrabat steps back from Morocco duty, citing his future as tied to coach Mohamed Ouahbi, amid reports of an unconfirmed rift after limited playing time at the 2026 World Cup.
  • September 8, 2026
  • 1 minute read
regragui fights cas review

Regragui Stands Firm as CAS Review Keeps Morocco-Senegal AFCON Final Dispute Alive

CAS reviews Senegal’s appeal against CAF’s reversed AFCON final ruling, which voided Senegal’s extra-time win and awarded Morocco a 3-0 forfeiture after the walk-off dispute.
  • September 7, 2026
  • 2 minute read
morocco s emerging center forward

Younes Ebnoutalib: Is Morocco’s Long-Awaited New Center Forward Finally Emerging?

German-born, Morocco-eligible, and scoring at will—could Younes Ebnoutalib finally end the Atlas Lions’ striker search?
  • August 30, 2026
  • 2 minute read
ouahbi evaluates squad depth

Ouahbi’s European Tour: Morocco Faces a Crucial Depth Test Before 2027 AFCON Qualifiers

Ouahbi’s European tour could axe El Kaabi, Rahimi and Munir—can Morocco survive an AFCON qualifying shake-up without its trusted core?
  • August 27, 2026
  • 2 minute read
morocco squad most valuable

The Moroccan Squad Becomes the Most Valuable in the History of African Football

Morocco’s national squad hit €512.7 million, surpassing Algeria, Egypt, and Tunisia combined—see what fueled this stunning rise.
  • August 21, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Brahim Diaz

Brahim Diaz

Brahim Diaz ditched Spain for Morocco and became a World Cup star. What pushed him to make that bold switch?
  • August 14, 2026
  • 9 minute read
Where Does The Morocco National Team Play? Stadiums And Home Venues

Where Does the Morocco National Team Play? Stadiums and Home Venues

Morocco doesn’t have one home stadium—it has five, and the newest 69,000-seat giant just changed everything.
  • August 12, 2026
  • 9 minute read
Sofiane Diop

Sofiane Diop

Sofiane Diop swapped France for Morocco in 2023—now he’s Nice’s top scorer. What changed his mind?
  • August 6, 2026
  • 9 minute read
Adam Aznou

Adam Aznou

From Bayern Munich’s academy to Morocco’s youngest-ever starter—Adam Aznou’s rise defies typical career timelines completely.
  • August 6, 2026
  • 9 minute read
Sofiane Boufal

Sofiane Boufal

Sofiane Boufal snubbed France for Morocco, then turned dazzling dribbles into a World Cup semi-final legacy nobody saw coming.
  • August 6, 2026
  • 9 minute read