Morocco squad World Cup 2026: Which players will make it to the showpiece in USA, Mexico and Canada?

Morocco have a standout No.1 in their goalkeeper ranks, with Al Hilal star Yassine Bounou set to feature between the sticks during the World Cup. The 34-year-old is a veteran stopper, and was key in the Atlas Lions' run to the AFCON final at the start of the year.

However, the 87-cap international is not the oldest goalkeeper in Morocco's ranks, with Munir El Kajoui also providing plenty of experience at the back. 

El Mehdi Al Harrar of Raja Club Athletic is the current heir to Bounou's throne and will be eager to feature in any capacity during this summer's tournament. 

In defence, there are plenty of high-quality options to choose from. Nayef Aguerd is a certain starter for his country, with the former West Ham man currently starring for Marseille in France. Nineteen-year-old Abdelhamid Ait Boudal is also on the rise in Ligue 1, with the Rennes man impressing in the 2025-26 campaign and hoping for some minutes in his first World Cup.

In terms of Premier League experience, Noussair Mazraoui will be keen to retain his place at left-back, with Paris Saint-Germain star Achraf Hakimi the star of the show, despite only playing a limited role at AFCON.

The 27-year-old was ruled out for the start of the tournament in January, but eventually returned and captained his country to the final against Senegal. He will be hoping to have a similar impact against the world's best. 

At the heart of the pitch is where Morocco's serious talent lies. Star of the 2022 World Cup Sofyan Amrabat has been struggling with injuries this season, but will be looking to recapture his best form ahead of the World Cup. The 29-year-old has been key to Real Betis' success in La Liga this term, after signing on loan from Fenerbahce. 

Bilal El Khannouss is another exciting talent to watch. Following his move to Stuttgart from Leicester in the summer, the 21-year-old has been a positive influence for his new side, who are pushing for a spot in the Champions League next season.

Some other notable names on Morocco's roster include Roma's Neil El Aynaoui and young Feyenoord talent Oussama Targhalline, although the latter is another international star who is managing injury issues this season.

Morocco's midfield options may appear threadbare, but that is to accommodate their plethora of attacking talent. 

Brahim Diaz will want to put his penalty miss in the AFCON final to the back of his mind as the World Cup approaches. The Real Madrid winger was at the centre of the controversy in Rabat, stepping up to the spot after Senegal's players left the pitch following the incident that handed the hosts a golden opportunity to win the tournament. 

Youssef En-Nesyri had been learning from Karim Benzema at Al-Ittihad in Saudi Arabia, but the Frenchman has now made the move to Al Hilal. Ayoub El Kaabi was another star of the 2022 World Cup, and at 32, the Olympiacos man will be keen to have one last dance at a major tournament. 

Morocco may not find themselves in as strong a position as they did at the last World Cup, but they still have more than enough talent to cause chaos at this summer's tournament. 

Yassine Bounou will be key to plugging too many goals at the back, but the seasoned goalkeeper will be relying on his captain Achraf Hakimi to marshal the backline and set the standards as he often has done at PSG.

At the heart of midfield, Bilal El Khannouss holds the key to the Atlas Lions' creativity, and he will be supported by Brahim Diaz's trickery and pace on the wing. 

On the frontline, Youssef En-Nesyri and Ayoub El Kaabi are both likely to play key roles in helping breach some of the world's best defences. 

With a new head coach set to lead Morocco into the World Cup, we could see a different setup from what was used for the majority of AFCON.

But there will still be room for the national stars, as well as some of the old guard.

Predicted Morocco starting XI (4-3-3): Bounou, Hakimi, Aguerd, Masina, Mazraoui; Amrabat, El Khannouss, El Aynaoui; Diaz, Ezzalzouli, El Kaabi