Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi to unveil squad for Ecuador, Paraguay friendlies on Thursday

Morocco coach Mohamed Wahbi is set to announce his latest squad for two upcoming international friendlies, with a press conference scheduled for Thursday, March 19, 2026, at noon at the Mohammed VI Football Complex, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has confirmed.

The Atlas Lions will face Ecuador on Friday, March 27, 2026, in Madrid, Spain, before taking on Paraguay on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in Lens, France. These matches mark an important opportunity for Wahbi to assess players ahead of the 2026 World Cup cycle, test new tactics, and integrate emerging talents into the squad.

In a notable development, the FRMF also announced that Youssef Hadji has joined the national team’s technical staff as second assistant coach, working alongside first assistant coach João S. Hadji, a former Moroccan international, brings valuable experience and insight to the coaching setup, bolstering the team’s preparation and tactical planning.

The upcoming press conference is expected to generate significant anticipation, with fans and media eager to see which players will be called up, whether veteran stars will return, and which new faces might earn a chance to impress on the international stage.

The Morocco-Ecuador friendly in Madrid and the Morocco-Paraguay fixture in Lens provide an ideal platform for coach Wahbi to fine-tune his squad and strategies, while also strengthening ties with Moroccan communities abroad.

This announcement also highlights the FRMF’s continued investment in the national team’s coaching infrastructure, signaling a commitment to combining experienced leadership with new ideas to enhance Morocco’s competitiveness on the global stage.