El Kaabi’s goal drought raises concerns ahead of 2026 World Cup

Ayoub El Kaabi is enduring an unexpected dip in form after going three consecutive matches without scoring for Olympiacos, raising concerns among Moroccan supporters with the World Cup fast approaching.

The striker has struggled to find the net since his brace against Crete in the Greek league on March 14, entering a frustrating run marked by missed opportunities and a lack of finishing sharpness.

His recent dry spell has coincided with mixed results for Olympiacos, who were held to a goalless draw by Larissa, suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to AEK Athens, and later bounced back with a 2-0 victory over Panathinaikos.

El Kaabi remains a key attacking option for Mohamed Wahbi as Morocco national football team prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

His recent struggles, however, have sparked anxiety among fans who are eager to see him rediscover his scoring touch ahead of the global showpiece.

Despite the current drought, the forward’s quality is unquestioned. He delivered standout performances during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, where he scored three goals and grabbed headlines with a spectacular scissor-kick effort against Comoros national football team, before producing a similar moment of brilliance against Zambia national football team.

With time still on his side, attention will now turn to whether El Kaabi can quickly regain form and provide the cutting edge Morocco will need on the world stage.