🇲🇦 It’s official, Morocco confirm Abde and Aguerd out for the World Cup | OneFootball

Morocco’s national team has had to respond urgently on the eve of the major World Cup event. The African federation has officially announced a significant change to its squad list due to force majeure. A situation that forces the coaching staff to make a drastic move before their tournament debut.

Through an official statement approved by FIFA and dated June 10, 2026, the withdrawal of two key pillars of the team has been confirmed: defender Nayef Aguerd, player for Olympique de Marseille, and forward Ez Abde, winger for Real Betis. Both players will miss the international event definitively.

To make up for these significant absences, the head coach has immediately called up Marwane Saadane and Amine Sbaï. Saadane, an experienced defender who plays for Al Fateh in Saudi Arabia, will take Aguerd’s spot and the number 5 shirt. Meanwhile, Sbaï, a skillful attacker for France’s Angers, will inherit the number 17 worn by Abde.

These kinds of medical replacements are covered by FIFA’s strict regulations, which allow changes to the final squad before the first match if a serious injury is justified. The setback disrupts the initial plans of the 'Atlas Lions', who will have to integrate their new pieces against the clock to maintain the competitive standard they showed in the last tournament.

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