The Moroccan national football team, known for its impressive performance as a semifinalist in the last World Cup, has officially announced its 26-player roster for the highly anticipated World Cup set to take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico starting June 11. Many experts are already marking Morocco as a potential surprise contender once again.
Among the standout players included in the squad are Brahim Díaz, the dynamic offensive midfielder from Real Madrid, and Achraf Hakimi, who serves as the team's captain and showcases his talents as a right-back for Paris Saint-Germain. This weekend, Hakimi could become a two-time UEFA Champions League champion, adding to the excitement surrounding his participation.
The roster further features players like Sofyan Amrabat and Abdessamad Ezzalzouli from Real Betis, as well as other notable footballers currently competing in the top five European leagues, including Noussair Mazraoui (Manchester United), Neil El Aynaoui (AS Roma), and the promising young talent Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille.
Moroccan coach Mohamed Ouahbi addressed the media, stating that the selection process was challenging but emphasized that he employed a "fair and objective" method to determine the players chosen for the squad. He expressed confidence in the team's preparation, noting, "We have had an excellent concentration... all those who were on the preliminary list could have made it to the World Cup," highlighting the depth of talent available.
The selected players include:
- Goalkeepers: Yassine Bounou, Munir El Kajoui, Ahmed Reda Tagnaouti
- Defenders: Noussair Mazraoui, Anass Salah-Eddine, Youssef Belammari, Achraf Hakimi, Zakaria El Ouahdi, Chadi Riad, Nayef Aguerd, Redouane Halhal, Issa Diop
- Midfielders: Samir El Mourabet, Ayyoub Bouaddi, Neil El Aynaoui, Sofyan Amrabat, Azzedine Ounahi, Bilal El Khannouss, Ismael Saibari
- Forwards: Abde Ezzalzouli, Chemsdine Talbi, Soufiane Rahimi, Ayoub El Kaabi, Brahim Diaz, Gessime Yassine, Ayoube Amaimouni
As reported by clarin.com.
