Morocco have confirmed their official 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup, along with the jersey numbers each player will wear during the tournament, as preparations intensify ahead of their opening group fixture.
Star midfielder Brahim Díaz has been handed the prestigious number 10 shirt, underlining his importance to the squad’s attacking plans.
Captain Achraf Hakimi will continue to wear the number 2 jersey, while experienced goalkeeper Yassine Bounou retains the number 1 shirt as Morocco’s first-choice shot-stopper.
The announcement finalises the team’s player identities for the tournament, with squad roles and numbers now set ahead of a demanding group stage campaign.
Morocco’s squad features a blend of established international names and emerging talents across all departments, with the coaching staff opting for continuity in several key positions.
In goal, Bounou leads the group, supported by Munir El Kajoui (12) and Ahmed Reda Tagnaouti (22).
The defensive line includes Hakimi (2), Noussair Mazraoui (3), Ismaël Baouf (4), Nayef Aguerd (5), Zakaria El Ouahdi (13), Issa Diop (14), Souffian El Karouani (15), Chadi Riad (18), Redouane Halhal (25) and Anass Salah-Eddine (26).
In midfield, Morocco will rely on Ayyoub Bouaddi (6), Azzedine Ounahi (8), Ismael Saibari (11), Oussama Targhalline (14), Samir El Mourabet (15), Gessime Yassine (16), Bilal El Khannouss (23) and Neil El Aynaoui (24).
Notably, Targhalline is also referenced in some listings with the number 6.
In attack, Morocco’s forward options include Chemsdine Talbi (7), Soufiane Rahimi (9), Brahim Díaz (10), Abde Ezzalzouli (17), Ayoub El Kaabi (20) and Amine Adli (21).
The squad selection reflects Morocco’s growing depth, with players spread across major European leagues and domestic development systems, highlighting the increasing influence of African talent on the global stage.
Attention will now turn to Morocco’s group fixtures, which will test their ambitions early in the competition.
The Atlas Lions begin their campaign on 13 June against Brazil at the New York New Jersey Stadium in one of the most anticipated matches of the opening round.
They then face Scotland on 19 June at the Boston Stadium before concluding their group stage matches against Haiti on 24 June in Atlanta.
The fixtures present a challenging but significant opportunity for Morocco to progress from the group stage, with the squad’s balance of experience and youthful energy expected to play a key role.
