Morocco's Final 26 Roster Unveiled: Elite European Core Ready for Group C

Head coach Mohamed Ouahbi confirmed his definitive 26-player roster following a dominant 5-0 friendly victory, relying heavily on top-tier defensive continuity and dynamic wing play.

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Morocco’s ascension into football’s elite bracket is no longer a temporary narrative. Following their historic semi-final run in Qatar, the Atlas Lions finalized a fiercely competitive 26-man squad for the upcoming World Cup, signaling their intent to dictate terms in a demanding Group C alongside Brazil, Scotland, and Haiti.

The structural foundation of this roster relies heavily on dual-nationality integration. Head coach Mohamed Ouahbi has maximized the cultural and tactical links with European academies, naming eight players with Spanish-football developmental roots. 

Real Madrid’s Brahim Díaz and Paris Saint-Germain’s Achraf Hakimi serve as the premier examples of this blueprint, supplying world-class tactical awareness and transition speed out of wide areas. The Atlas Lions enter the tournament carrying the operational momentum of a 5-0 friendly thrashing over Burundi, showing elite attacking rhythm before their upcoming warm-up fixtures against Madagascar and Norway.

Defensively, Morocco boasts a highly structured block capable of stifling elite transitions. Yassine Bounou (Al-Hilal) commands the penalty box, supported by Premier League and Serie A pedigree via Nayef Aguerd and Noussair Mazraoui. 

The midfield layout features tactical versatility with Girona's Azzedine Ounahi handling structural distribution, alongside the veteran anchoring presence of Sofyan Amrabat. With deep attacking depth provided by Olympiacos forward Ayoub El Kaabi, the African champions hold the tactical variance needed to challenge Brazil on June 13 at the MetLife Stadium.

Porteros: 

Yassine Bounou (Al-Hilal SFC), Munir El Kajoui (RS Berkane), Ajmed Reda Tagnaouti (Raja Casablanca)

Defensas: 

Achraf Hakimi (Paris Saint-Germain), Nayef Aguerd (West Ham United/Marsella), Noussair Mazraoui (Manchester United), Anass Salah-Eddine (FC Twente), Chadi Riad (Crystal Palace), Youssef Belammari (Al Ahly), Issa Diop (Fulham), Redouane Hahlal (Mechelen), Zakaria El Ouahdi (Genk).

Centrocampistas: 

Sofyan Amrabat (Fenerbahçe SK/Betis), Ismael Saibari (PSV Eindhoven), Neil El Aynaoui (Roma), Bilal El Khannouss (Stuttgart), Azzedine Ounahi (Girona), Bouaddi (Lille), Samir El Mourabet (Estrasburgo).

Delanteros: 

Brahim Díaz (Real Madrid), Chemsdine Talbi (Sunderland), Ayoub El Kaabi (Olympiacos FC), Soufiane Rahimi (Al-Ain FC), Abde Ezzalzouli (Real Betis), Ayoube Amaimouni (Eintracht Frankfurt), Yassine Gessime (Estrasburgo).