Overview
- Morocco announced the 26‑player roster on May 26 that includes nine members of the 2022 World Cup team and names Achraf Hakimi as captain despite his recent injury.
- Coach Mohamed Ouahbi leaned on Europe‑born diaspora players for the majority of the squad to pair experienced internationals with younger talent from the U‑20 winners.
- Three players—Issa Diop, Anass Salah‑Eddine and 18‑year‑old Ayyoub Bouaddi—had FIFA approve changes to their national eligibility in the past nine months and were included on the list.
- Hakimi sustained his injury in the Champions League semi‑final first leg on April 28 and has had limited club minutes since but was pictured training ahead of his club’s final.
- Morocco will base in New Jersey and opens Group C in East Rutherford on June 13 against Brazil, then faces Scotland in Massachusetts and Haiti in Atlanta while its Africa Cup of Nations title remains under appeal at CAS.