Morocco World Cup 2026 squad: Mohamed Ouahbi's final squad confirmed

Achraf Hakimi playing for Morocco against Paraguay ahead of the 2026 World Cup — Achraf Hakimi of Morocco in action against Paraguay before the 2026 World Cup (Image credit: Getty Images)

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The Morocco World Cup 2026 squad has been confirmed as Mohamed Ouahbi heads into his first major tournament with his team.

After stunning the world in the 2022 tournament and making the semi-finals, it came as a bit of a shock that Walid Regragui left his post as Morocco manager in March of this year, just months before World Cup 2026.

The Atlas Lions will have one of the most talented squads at the tournament and, although they won't be favourites to win the whole thing, their showing at the Africa Cup of Nations is sure to boost their odds.

Having a new manager to get accustomed to isn't the only hurdle Morocco have crossed in recent months. Despite losing the Africa Cup of Nations on penalties in the final, Morocco were later awarded the win in controversial circumstances due to Senegal's on-field protests.

Brahim Diaz missed the crucial spot kick in that game, but as one of the nation's brightest stars he will be keen to set the record straight at the World Cup.

Alongside Diaz, captain Achraf Hakimi – ranked at no.1 in FourFourTwo's list of the best right-backs in the world right now – is another eye-catching name. The same is true of Manchester United defender Noussair Mazraoui and Sunderland's Chemsdine Talbi.

Working their way through the ranks are the likes of Crystal Palace's Chadi Riad and electric attacker Bilal El Khannouss, who impressed for Leicester City before going on loan to Stuttgart this term.

Squad

Morocco World Cup 2026 squad: The final 26-man line-up

GK: Yassine Bounou (Al-Hilal)
GK: Munir El Kajoui (RS Berkane)
GK: Reda Tagnaouti (AS FAR)
DF: Achraf Hakimi (Paris Saint-Germain)
DF: Noussair Mazraoui (Manchester United)
DF: Anass Salah-Eddine (PSV)
DF: Youssef Belammari (Al Ahly)
DF: Chadi Riad (Crystal Palace)
DF: Nayef Aguerd (Marseille)
DF: Zakaria El Ouahdi (Genk)
DF: Issa Diop (Fulham)
DF: Redouane Halhal (Mechelen)
MF: Azzedine Ounahi (Girona)
MF: Bilal El Khannouss (VfB Stuttgart)
MF: Samir El Mourabet (Strasbourg)
MF: Sofyan Amrabat (Real Betis)
MF: Ismael Saibari (PSV)
MF: Neil El Aynaoui (Roma)
MF: Ayyoub Bouaddi (Lille)
FW: Abde Ezzalzouli (Real Betis)
FW: Soufiane Rahimi (Al Ain)
FW: Brahim Diaz (Real Madrid)
FW: Ayoub El Kaabi (Olympiacos)
FW: Chemsdine Talbi (Sunderland)
FW: Gessime Yassine (Strasbourg)
FW: Ayoube Amaimouni (Frankfurt)

World Cup fixtures

June 13, 2026: Brazil vs Morocco, MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
June 19, 2026: Scotland vs Morocco, Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts, United States
June 24, 2026: Morocco vs Haiti, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Group C standings

Morocco are in Group C at World Cup 2026.

Manager

Who is Morocco's manager?

Mohamed Ouahbi, Head Coach of Morocco celebrates with winner's medal following his side's victory in the FIFA U-20 World Cup final — Mohamed Ouahbi celebrates winning U20 World Cup with Morocco (Image credit: Getty Images)

Mohamed Ouahbi has a big task ahead of him. This is his first managerial role with a senior side, with the majority of his work coming in the youth setups of Anderlecht and Morocco.

He does have a winning streak, though, having led an Atlas Lions youth squad to Under-20 World Cup glory last year, becoming only the second African side to do so in history.

His promotion from the youth ranks bodes well for the younger elements in the squad, meaning we could see some lesser-known names come to the fore this summer under the new boss.

Discussing his World Cup squad selection, Ouahbi said: "We relied heavily on the training camp, and I’d already said at the first camp in March that some players who weren’t there also had the chance to make it to the World Cup.

"I really wanted to keep the door open for everyone. So we kept track of the players, had discussions, and organised travel. We really kept tabs on a great many players. That proves one thing: we have a huge pool of talent."

Star player

Who is Morocco's star player?

Achraf Hakimi during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2024 group F football match between Morocco and Tanzania — Achraf Hakimi (Image credit: Getty Images)

Achraf Hakimi will be a vital part of the Morocco squad should they replicate their success from Qatar.

Under Luis Enrique at PSG, he has established himself as one of the best full-backs in the world, and among the best players overall. In his time working with the Spaniard he has recorded 28 goals, including in the Champions League final and semi-final last season.

He has a tenacious work ethic and will provide plenty of energy on the right flank for as long as Morocco are at the tournament in America.

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