The Royal Moroccan Football Federation is preparing to submit the preliminary squad list of the Morocco national football team to FIFA ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with head coach Mohamed Ouahbi expected to finalise his selections in the coming days before naming the final 26-man squad.
The initial squad is set to exceed the final limit of 26 players, giving the technical staff greater flexibility during preparations, especially amid concerns over injuries in the build-up to the tournament.
According to available reports, the preliminary list features a notable presence of players from the domestic professional league, with eight locally based players included. This reflects a renewed balance in selection strategy, combining foreign-based stars with talent from the local championship.
The goalkeeping department is particularly competitive, with names such as Mehdi El Harrar, Mehdi Benabid, Youssef Tagnaouti, Rafik Harimat, and Marouane Louadni all listed from AS FAR, alongside Munir El Kajoui and Munir Chouiar from RS Berkane.
FIFA has instructed all participating nations to trim their squads to 26 players by June 2, after which the official lists will be confirmed.
The draw has placed Morocco in a challenging group alongside Brazil, Scotland, and Haiti, setting up a demanding test for the Atlas Lions as they aim to make a strong impact at the tournament.
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