Author: La Redaction
FIFA officially revealed, on Saturday, December 6, 2025, the schedule for the Atlas Lions in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup. Placed in Group C, Morocco will kick off its World Cup campaign with a high-stakes match against one of the giants of international football: Brazil. Coach Hoalid Regragui’s team will launch their journey on June 13, 2026, in New York, where they will face the Seleção in their opening match. This exceptional start will immediately test Morocco’s ambitions in this tournament hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. For the second matchday, the Lions will travel…
LOSC defeated Olympique de Marseille (1-0) thanks to an early goal from Ethan Mbappé, but the evening quickly took a worrying turn for Moroccan football. Hamza Igamane was forced off due to injury in the 23rd minute, raising concerns just days before the start of the Africa Cup of Nations that Morocco is set to host. The Atlas Lions forward stopped around the 20th minute, suffering from a muscle issue. After a brief intervention from the medical staff, he attempted to continue, but the pain intensified. Forced to lie down on the pitch, he ultimately gave way to Olivier Giroud.…
The draw for the 2026 World Cup has placed Morocco in Group C, alongside Brazil, Scotland, and Haiti. A challenging group where the Atlas Lions will face one of the most iconic nations in the history of world football. Asked after the draw, Hoalid Regragui welcomed this challenge with clarity but also ambition: “In this competition, we always end up against one of the giants. This time, it’s Brazil: it will be a big match for us. We must be humble and respect our opponent to get through this first round. After that, it will be another competition. We have…
Following the draw for the 2026 World Cup, Brazil now knows its opponents in Group C: Morocco, Scotland, and Haiti. This group is already being labeled as tricky by many, a sentiment fully shared by Carlo Ancelotti, coach of the Seleção. Asked after the draw, the Italian coach emphasized the difficulty of this group, particularly highlighting the progress of Moroccan football: “It’s a very difficult group. Morocco is very strong, just like Scotland. Morocco performed very well in the last World Cup, and Scotland also qualified for the World Cup by winning important matches in Europe. It’s a very solid…
The draw for the 2026 World Cup has placed Haiti in the formidable Group C, alongside Brazil, Morocco, and Scotland. An immense challenge but also an exceptional showcase for the Haitian national team, as highlighted by its coach, Sébastien Migné, following the ceremony. Aware of the gap in experience and status between the teams, Migné emphasized the immense visibility this draw offers: “We have a tough group since we will be playing against the legendary team when we think of the World Cup (Brazil) and then a semi-finalist from the last tournament, Morocco. If we want to be positive, we…
Having joined LOSC just a few months ago, Hamza Igamane has already established himself as one of the club’s standout players. The striker, trained at AS FAR, has been named “Dogue of the month for November” by Lille supporters, a distinction that once again highlights his immediate impact. This is already his second consecutive award after winning in October. Since his arrival this summer, the Moroccan international has consistently delivered high-level performances and has firmly established himself among Lille’s offensive key players. The club celebrated his new trophy by emphasizing, on its official website, the enthusiasm of the supporters: “A…
In the first leg of the semi-finals of the UAE League Cup, Al Ain achieved an excellent result by defeating Al Nasr with a clear score of 0-3. A controlled victory that places the club in an ideal position ahead of the return match at home. The opening goal was scored by Soufiane Rahimi, who delivered a superb curled shot following an intelligent assist from Kodjo Fo-Doh Laba (50th minute). A goal that perfectly set the tone for his team and confirmed the effectiveness of Al Ain’s attacking duo. This season, across all competitions, Soufiane Rahimi has already recorded 3…
Morocco and Oman played to a stalemate (0-0) on Friday, December 5, during the group stage of the Arab Cup, in a match where the Atlas Lions dominated for long stretches without finding the net. From the outset, Tarik Sektioui’s men set the pace and launched multiple attacks, but were met with a well-organized Omani defense. Successive attempts by El Karti and Hamdallah, including a clear chance in the 38th minute, were not enough to break the deadlock despite a first half that was completely controlled. Upon returning from the break, the match balanced out, and Oman became more threatening,…
Ayoub Oufkir, a young 19-year-old Moroccan winger, is close to joining AZ Alkmaar during the upcoming winter transfer window. The Alkmaar club has reached an agreement with Sparta Rotterdam for the player’s transfer, who has emerged as one of the revelations of the first part of the season in the Eredivisie. Only the final contractual details between Oufkir and AZ need to be settled before the official announcement. To finalize the deal, AZ is reportedly willing to invest around 5 million euros, a significant amount that reflects the esteem held for the young Moroccan. Despite his still limited experience at…
Seriously injured at the ankle during Paris Saint-Germain’s defeat against Bayern Munich in the Champions League (1-2) three weeks ago, Achraf Hakimi continues his daily battle to return in time for the Africa Cup of Nations 2025. The Moroccan full-back, determined to defend the colors of the Atlas Lions, has embarked on a real race against time. This Thursday, December 4, Hakimi returned to the pitch at Camp des Loges. PSG released several videos showing the Moroccan international engaged in individual training: progressive runs, changes of direction, reconditioning exercises… Encouraging signs that reflect his determination to come back as quickly…