Morocco announces 28-man preliminary squad for the 2026 World Cup

Morocco national team coach Mohammed Ouahbi has named a 28-man preliminary squad for a training camp ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The training camp is scheduled to take place at the Mohammed VI Football Complex from May 22 to May 26. Among the selected players is Olympiacos forward Ayoub El Kaabi, who recorded 21 goals in 40 appearances this season. The squad is currently awaiting the final selection of 26 players, with two individuals set to be cut in the coming days. Notable names included in the preliminary list are Achraf Hakimi and Brahim Diaz, while Azzedine Ounahi was notably omitted. The team is scheduled to play group stage matches against Brazil on June 14, Scotland on June 20, and Haiti on June 25. The final 26-man roster will be confirmed following the completion of the preparatory sessions.