FIFA Arab Cup: Tarik Sektioui announces Morocco’s squad

Morocco coach Tarik Sektioui has unveiled a 26-man squad for the upcoming FIFA Arab Cup in Qatar.

Mirroring the pre-tournament training camp roster released earlier this month, Sektioui’s selection combines domestic talent with players plying their trade in leagues across North Africa and the Middle East.

The tournament kicks off on December 1, with the final set for December 18 at Lusail Stadium. Morocco will compete in Group B alongside Saudi Arabia and the winners of the Oman vs. Somalia and Yemen vs. Comoros qualifiers.

Morocco Squad for FIFA Arab Cup 2025

Goalkeepers

• Elmehdi Benabid (Wydad AC)

• Salh-Eddine Chihab (MAS Fes)

• Rachid Ghanimi (Fath US)

Defenders

• Mohamed Moufid (Wydad AC)

• Mohamed Boulacsout (Raja CA)

• Mahmoud Bentayeg (Zamalek SC)

• Hamza Elmoussaoui (RS Berkane)

• Anas Bach (ASFAR)

• Marouane Louadni (ASFAR)

• Soufiane Bouftini (Al-Wasl FC)

• Marwane Saadane (Al Fateh SC)

Midfielders

• Mohamed Rabie Hrimat (ASFAR)

• Sabir Bougrine (Raja CA)

• Achraf El Mahdioui (Al-Taawoun FC)

• Walid El Karti (Pyramids FC)

• El Amine Zouhzouh (Al-Wakrah SC)

• Oussama Tannane (Umm Salal SC)

• Khalid Aitouarkhane (ASFAR)

• Ayoub Khairi (RS Berkane)

Forwards

• Achraf Bencharki (Al Ahly SC)

• Hamza Hannouri (Wydad AC)

• Karim Elbarkaoui (Al-Dhafra FC)

• Abderrazaq Hamed Allah (Al-Shabab FC)

• Youssef Mehri (RS Berkane)

• Tarik Tissoudali (Khor Fakkan SSC)

• Oualid Azaro (Ajman Club)

Morocco’s tournament opener is scheduled for December 2 at Khalifa International Stadium. Their first opponent will be determined following the qualifying stage playoffs on November 26.