Moroccan FA and head coach Walid Regragui mutually part ways

The reign of Walid Regragui as head coach of the Morocco national football team has officially come to a close, bringing an end to one of the most memorable chapters in the nation’s football history.

Regragui leaves following a thorough discussion with the Moroccan FA. Both parties mutually agreed to terminate their collaboration after a period of negotiations, signaling a new direction for the Atlas Lions ahead of upcoming international assignments.

His tenure will forever be defined by Morocco’s extraordinary campaign at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Under his leadership, the North African giants stunned the football world by reaching the semi-finals, a historic feat that made Morocco the first African and Arab nation to advance to the last four of the global showpiece.

That remarkable run not only elevated Moroccan football onto the world stage but also inspired a continent, earning Regragui widespread acclaim and cementing his legacy in global football folklore.

However, recent performances, particularly at the Africa Cup of Nations, appear to have influenced the federation’s decision to chart a new course. Despite the team’s undeniable talent and high expectations, Morocco fell short of replicating their World Cup brilliance on the continental stage, prompting calls for renewal within the technical setup.

The Moroccan FA has, however, expressed deep appreciation for Regragui’s dedication and achievements, thanking him for his immense contribution to the growth of Moroccan football and the unforgettable memories delivered to supporters during his tenure.

Attention now turns to the future, with the FRMF yet to announce a successor who will take charge of preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The incoming coach will inherit a talented and ambitious squad determined to build on the foundation laid during one of the most iconic eras in the nation’s sporting history.

Morocco are set for a busy summer campaign, where they are scheduled to face Brazil, Scotland, and Haiti in the upcoming World Cup tournament fixtures that could mark the beginning of a new chapter for the Atlas Lions.