Morocco World Cup Squad 2026: Full 26-Player Roster
The Morocco World Cup Squad 2026 has stormed into the quarterfinals, becoming the first African nation to reach the World Cup last eight more than once. Coach Mohamed Ouahbi guided the Atlas Lions to second place in Group C, edged the Netherlands on penalties in the Round of 32, then beat Canada 3-0 in the Round of 16.
Next up is a blockbuster quarterfinal against France on July 9. This page covers the full 26 man roster, every result, the key players, and what comes next.
Morocco arrived as reigning Africa Cup of Nations champions, ranked eighth in the world. Nine players from the 2022 semi-final run returned, led by captain Achraf Hakimi, goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, and midfielder Sofyan Amrabat.
The squad draws heavily from the Premier League, La Liga, Ligue 1, and the Bundesliga. Youssef En-Nesyri and Sofiane Boufal, heroes in Qatar, missed the final cut.
Morocco World Cup Squad 2026: Full 26-Player Roster
| Position | Player | Club | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Yassine Bounou | Al-Hilal | 35 |
| GK | Munir Mohamedi | RS Berkane | 37 |
| GK | Reda Tagnaouti | AS FAR | 30 |
| DF | Achraf Hakimi (C) | Paris Saint-Germain | 27 |
| DF | Noussair Mazraoui | Manchester United | 28 |
| DF | Nayef Aguerd | Marseille | 30 |
| DF | Chadi Riad | Crystal Palace | 22 |
| DF | Issa Diop | Fulham | 29 |
| DF | Anass Salah-Eddine | PSV | 24 |
| DF | Zakaria El Ouahdi | Genk | 24 |
| DF | Youssef Belammari | Al Ahly | 27 |
| DF | Redouane Halhal | Mechelen | 23 |
| MF | Sofyan Amrabat | Real Betis | 29 |
| MF | Azzedine Ounahi | Girona | 26 |
| MF | Bilal El Khannouss | VfB Stuttgart | 22 |
| MF | Ismael Saibari | PSV | 25 |
| MF | Neil El Aynaoui | Roma | 24 |
| MF | Samir El Mourabet | Strasbourg | 19 |
| MF | Ayyoub Bouaddi | Lille | 18 |
| FW | Brahim Diaz | Real Madrid | 26 |
| FW | Ayoub El Kaabi | Olympiacos | 32 |
| FW | Abde Ezzalzouli | Real Betis | 24 |
| FW | Soufiane Rahimi | Al-Ain | 30 |
| FW | Chemsdine Talbi | Sunderland | 21 |
| FW | Gessime Yassine | Strasbourg | 20 |
| FW | Ayoube Amaimouni | Eintracht Frankfurt | 21 |
For all 48 team announcement dates, see our World Cup 2026 squads hub.
Quick Squad Stats
- Average age: 25.9 years
- Youngest player: Ayyoub Bouaddi (18)
- Oldest player: Munir Mohamedi (37)
- Most capped player: Achraf Hakimi (95 caps)
- Premier League players: 4 (Mazraoui, Riad, Diop, Talbi)
- La Liga players: 4 (Brahim Diaz, Amrabat, Ounahi, Ezzalzouli)
- Top qualifying scorer: Ayoub El Kaabi (4 goals in CAF Group E)
- 2022 World Cup returnees: 9, including Hakimi, Bounou, Amrabat, Aguerd, Mazraoui
Key Players to Watch
Achraf Hakimi (C) | Paris Saint-Germain
Morocco’s captain and biggest attacking threat. The PSG right back pushes forward like a winger, then tracks back with elite discipline. Fresh off a Champions League title, he drives most of Morocco’s attacks down his flank.
Azzedine Ounahi | Girona
The breakout star of the knockouts. He scored twice in the 3-0 Round of 16 win over Canada and has become Ouahbi’s go to man for arriving late in the box. His energy and timing give Morocco a second scoring threat from midfield.
Brahim Diaz | Real Madrid
The creative engine of the attack. Born in Malaga to a Moroccan family, he chose Morocco over Spain and was top scorer at AFCON 2025 with five goals. He brings the quality to unlock tight knockout matches.
Yassine Bounou | Al-Hilal
The 35 year old goalkeeper remains a shootout specialist. After saving three penalties against Spain in 2022, he was the hero again in the Round of 32, keeping out Dutch spot kicks to send Morocco through. His calm gives Ouahbi a platform for clean sheets.
Sofyan Amrabat | Real Betis
The midfield anchor who made the world notice Morocco in Qatar. He shields the defence, wins duels, and presses relentlessly, setting the tempo for everything Ouahbi wants in the middle of the park.
Morocco World Cup 2026 Results and Fixtures
Morocco carried their group form into the knockouts and are unbeaten in 90 minutes so far. Here is the full run to the quarterfinal.
| Date | Match | Round | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13 | Brazil 1-1 Morocco | Group C | Draw |
| Jun 19 | Scotland 0-1 Morocco | Group C | Win |
| Jun 24 | Morocco 4-2 Haiti | Group C | Win |
| Jun 29 | Netherlands 1-1 Morocco (3-2 pens) | Round of 32 | Win |
| Jul 4 | Canada 0-3 Morocco | Round of 16 | Win |
| Jul 9 | Morocco vs France | Quarterfinal | 4:00 PM ET |
Ismael Saibari opened against Brazil before Vinicius Junior equalised, and wins over Scotland and Haiti secured second place in Group C.
In the Round of 32 at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, Yassine Bounou starred in a 3-2 penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw, sending the Netherlands to their earliest World Cup exit. Azzedine Ounahi then took over in the Round of 16, scoring twice in a 3-0 win over Canada at NRG Stadium in Houston, with Soufiane Rahimi adding a late third.
Now comes the biggest test. Morocco face France in the quarterfinal on Thursday, July 9 at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, kicking off at 4:00 PM ET. It is a rematch of the 2022 semi-final, which France won 2-0.
Check the full 2026 World Cup schedule for all knockout dates and kick-off times.
How Morocco Qualified for World Cup 2026
Morocco cruised through CAF Group E qualifying with a perfect eight wins from eight. They scored 22 goals, conceded just two, and finished 15 points clear of second placed Niger. They sealed their place on September 5, 2025, with a 5-0 home win over Niger, two rounds to spare. Ayoub El Kaabi led the scoring with four goals.
Head Coach: Mohamed Ouahbi
Mohamed Ouahbi is a Moroccan Belgian coach who grew up in Brussels and spent 17 years in the youth setup at RSC Anderlecht. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation appointed him Under-20 coach in March 2022.
He led Morocco’s U20s to the 2025 World Cup title, beating France on penalties in the semis and Argentina 2-0 in the final to make Morocco only the second African side to win the U20 World Cup. When Walid Regragui resigned on March 5, 2026, Ouahbi stepped up to the senior job.
He favours a high-pressing 4-3-3 with overlapping full-backs, and many of his players already know his methods from the youth setup.
Group C Final Standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brazil | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +6 | 7 |
| 2 | Morocco | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 7 |
| 3 | Scotland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| 4 | Haiti | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -6 | 0 |
Brazil and Morocco both finished on seven points, with Brazil taking top spot on goal difference and both sides advancing. Scotland went out in third and Haiti finished bottom.
Morocco’s 1-1 draw with Brazil was their first ever World Cup point against the five time champions, who had won their only previous meeting 3-0 in 1998. For every table, see the 2026 World Cup groups page.
FAQ About Morocco World Cup Squad 2026
Did Morocco reach the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals?
Yes. Morocco finished second in Group C, beat the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties in the Round of 32, then won 3-0 against Canada in the Round of 16. They are the first African nation to reach the World Cup quarterfinals more than once.
Who do Morocco play next at World Cup 2026?
Morocco face France in the quarterfinal on Thursday, July 9 at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, kicking off at 4:00 PM ET. It is a rematch of the 2022 semi-final, which France won 2-0.
How did Morocco beat the Netherlands in the Round of 32?
The Round of 32 tie finished 1-1 after extra time in Monterrey. Morocco won the penalty shootout 3-2, with goalkeeper Yassine Bounou making the decisive save to knock the Dutch out.
What formation does Morocco play under Mohamed Ouahbi?
Ouahbi uses a high-pressing 4-3-3 with overlapping full-backs. Hakimi pushes forward from right back, Amrabat anchors the midfield, and Brahim Diaz and El Khannouss provide creativity in the half-spaces, the same approach he ran with Morocco’s U20 side.
Why is Morocco called the Atlas Lions?
The nickname refers to the Atlas Mountains that run through Morocco. The Atlas Lions made history at Qatar 2022 as the first African and Arab team to reach a World Cup semi-final.
Morocco World Cup Squad 2026 Outlook
The Morocco World Cup Squad 2026 has already outperformed expectations, reaching the quarterfinals for a second straight World Cup.
Ouahbi’s blend of 2022 veterans and Europe developed young talent, anchored by Hakimi, Bounou, Amrabat, and Brahim Diaz, gives the Atlas Lions genuine belief in the knockout rounds.
France stand in the way on July 9, the same side that ended Morocco’s run in the 2022 semi-final. Win that rematch and a place in the last four is theirs, with matching or beating the 2022 semi-final the dream.
This is a squad built to handle pressure, led by a coach who has yet to lose a knockout tournament.
