Morocco World Cup 2026 Squad — All 26 Players Named by Mohamed Ouahbi

Hakimi included despite injury concerns

The PSG right back had a knock coming into the announcement but Ouahbi kept faith with his captain. At 27 and playing at the highest level week in week out for PSG, Hakimi is Morocco's most important player. If he is fit this Morocco side is genuinely dangerous. He drives forward, he creates, he defends. Without him the dynamic of the entire team changes. With him they have one of the best right backs at this tournament.

Sofiane Boufal left out

One of the heroes of the 2022 World Cup semi-final run, the Le Havre winger was a surprise omission. Ouahbi went with younger options and it signals a clear generational shift in the squad. Boufal scored in that famous semi-final against Portugal and was one of the most exciting players Morocco has ever produced. His absence will be felt emotionally even if Ouahbi clearly believes his time in the squad has passed.

16 new players compared to Qatar 2022

This is a significantly rebuilt squad. Ouahbi has been bolder than Regragui in picking younger talent. Ayoub Bouaddi from Lille is just 18. El Mourabet and Gessime are both teenagers. This is Morocco thinking about the long term as much as the present. The DNA of the squad that reached the semi-finals is still there in Hakimi and Amrabat but the supporting cast has changed dramatically. Whether the new generation can deliver the same results is the central question of Morocco's tournament.

Walid Regragui resigned in March

The coach who took Morocco to the 2022 semi-finals walked away just months before the tournament. Ouahbi stepped in from the youth setup. A huge ask but he has the faith of the federation. Regragui's resignation still feels like it came at the worst possible moment — just as Morocco were building toward a home continent World Cup. Ouahbi is untested at this level and the pressure on him is enormous given what his predecessor achieved.

Brahim Diaz leads the attack

Real Madrid's winger chose Morocco over Spain and has become their most creative forward. In form and hungry to prove himself on the biggest stage. Brahim is technically one of the most gifted players in this squad and at 25 he is hitting his prime years. If Morocco are going to cause upsets he will be at the heart of it — his ability to find space and create chances in tight areas is exactly what you need against organised defences at a World Cup.

Group C — Brazil, Scotland and Haiti

Morocco open against Brazil on June 13 at MetLife Stadium. A point against Brazil would be enormous. They should beat Scotland and Haiti to qualify. The draw is tough but not impossible. Morocco will know from 2022 that anything is possible if the defensive structure is right and Hakimi is flying down that right flank. A second place finish behind Brazil would be a fine result and should be the minimum expectation from this squad.

Morocco's semi-final legacy

Morocco became the first African nation to reach a World Cup semi-final in 2022. The expectation to repeat that is enormous and with a new manager and 16 new players it is an enormous ask. But the expectation is real. Every Moroccan fan, every African football fan, will be watching and hoping this squad can get anywhere close to what Regragui's side achieved. Ouahbi knows the history he is stepping into.

Who is in Morocco's World Cup 2026 squad?

Mohamed Ouahbi named a 26-man Morocco squad for World Cup 2026. The squad contains three goalkeepers, eight defenders, seven midfielders and eight forwards. Achraf Hakimi captains the side despite injury concerns. Notable omission is Sofiane Boufal who starred in the 2022 semi-final run.

Is Achraf Hakimi in Morocco's World Cup 2026 squad?

Yes, Achraf Hakimi is in Morocco's World Cup 2026 squad and captains the side. The PSG right back had an injury concern coming into the announcement but manager Ouahbi kept faith with his most important player.

Why was Sofiane Boufal left out of Morocco's World Cup squad?

Sofiane Boufal was left out of Morocco's World Cup 2026 squad as manager Mohamed Ouahbi opted for younger options, signalling a generational shift. The Le Havre winger was a hero of the 2022 semi-final run but was not included in the rebuild.

Who is Morocco's manager at World Cup 2026?

Mohamed Ouahbi is Morocco's manager at World Cup 2026. He replaced Walid Regragui who resigned in March 2026, stepping in from the youth setup to take charge for the tournament.

What group are Morocco in at World Cup 2026?

Morocco are in Group C at World Cup 2026 alongside Brazil, Scotland and Haiti. They open their campaign against Brazil on June 13 at MetLife Stadium.

Can Morocco repeat their 2022 semi-final run?

Morocco became the first African nation to reach a World Cup semi-final in 2022. With a new manager and 16 new players compared to Qatar 2022, repeating that achievement is an enormous ask. A lot depends on Hakimi's fitness and whether the new generation can deliver.