What a rise! Eintracht star sensationally named in World Cup squad | OneFootball

Ayoube Amaimouni-Echghouyab has had some almost unbelievable months behind him. Just a few months ago still playing in the 3. Liga, the Eintracht Frankfurt youngster will take part in the 2026 World Cup in just a few weeks. 

Amaimouni-Echghouyab has made Morocco’s squad for the tournament in the USA, Canada and Mexico. That was made official yesterday during the squad announcement. In the group stage, the North Africans will face Brazil, Scotland and Haiti. 

Head coach Mohamed Ouahbi is rewarding the 21-year-old for a strong second half of the season in the SGE shirt.

After his winter move from TSG Hoffenheim’s second team, Amaimouni-Echghouyab contributed an impressive two goals and three assists for a struggling Eintracht side. 

Now he is set to continue on football’s biggest stage!

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