Morocco coaching shock: Walid Regragui tells players he won't lead them in 2026 | OneFootball

Journalist reveals private talks with players

Morocco coaching shock: Walid Regragui tells players he won't lead them in 2026

Reprots say Morocco coach Walid Regragui has decided he will not remain in charge for the 2026 World Cup.

New reports have caused strong debate in Moroccan football after claims that Walid Regragui does not plan to stay as head coach of Morocco for World Cup 2026.

This situation has reopened the debate around Regragui’s future, even though he remains one of the most successful coaches in Moroccan football history.

Journalist confirms growing signals

Moroccan journalist Jamal Astaifi confirms the validity of what is being said through a post on the X platform.

He claimed that Regragui has already spoken to key players and senior figures in the squad, clearly telling them that he will not be in charge at the 2026 World Cup.

So far, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation has not released a new official statement.