Morocco World Cup 2026 squad: full Atlas Lions roster
Who's in the squad? Morocco's projected 2026 squad is built around captain Achraf Hakimi, keeper Yassine Bounou, midfield engine Sofyan Amrabat, creators Brahim Diaz & Hakim Ziyech, and striker Youssef En-Nesyri — the core of the side that reached the 2022 semi-final.
Full roster (projected)
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | Yassine Bounou, Munir Mohamedi, Bono backup options |
| Defenders | Achraf Hakimi (c), Noussair Mazraoui, Nayef Aguerd, Romain Saïss, Achraf Dari, Yahia Attiyat Allah |
| Midfielders | Sofyan Amrabat, Azzedine Ounahi, Bilal El Khannouss, Amir Richardson, Eliesse Ben Seghir |
| Forwards | Youssef En-Nesyri, Brahim Diaz, Hakim Ziyech, Ismael Saibari, Soufiane Rahimi, Ayoub El Kaabi |
Projected roster — final 26-man list confirmed by the FRMF before the tournament.
Players to watch
Captain
Achraf Hakimi
PSG's flying right-back and Morocco's talisman. Pace, penalties and leadership — the heartbeat of the Atlas Lions.
Playmaker
Brahim Diaz
The Real Madrid magician chose Morocco — silky on the ball and a big-game difference-maker in the final third.
Striker
Youssef En-Nesyri
Aerial threat and clinical finisher who scored the famous winner vs Portugal in 2022.
Wall
Yassine Bounou
"Bono" — penalty-shootout hero of 2022 and one of the world's best keepers on his day.
FAQ
Who is Morocco's captain?
Achraf Hakimi.
What formation does Morocco play?
Usually 4-3-3, flexible to a 4-1-4-1 to protect the back line.
Did these players reach the 2022 semi-final?
Yes — much of this core made history as the first African and Arab team to reach a World Cup semi-final.