Regragui Reportedly Informs Close Circles He Won't Lead Morocco at 2026 World Cup

Informed sources have revealed that Walid Regragui, head coach of the Moroccan national team, has told close associates that he will not be at the helm of the "Atlas Lions" during the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals, scheduled to be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This development opens the door to numerous questions regarding the future of the national team's technical management in the upcoming phase.

According to the same information, this direction comes amid a period characterized by significant pressure and criticism directed at the coach following some recent results. This comes despite his historic achievement of leading Morocco to the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, which has made his continued tenure a subject of debate within national football circles, especially with major upcoming competitions approaching.

The Royal Moroccan Football Federation had previously denied reports of Regragui's resignation from his position. At the same time, media reports indicated internal discussions regarding his future, though no official announcement concerning his departure has been issued.

This development occurs as the technical staff continues to monitor players and prepare for upcoming qualifiers. However, the new information suggests a potential change in technical leadership before the World Cup, as the coming days are expected to reveal more about Regragui's future with the "Atlas Lions."