The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has confirmed that wingers Abde Ezzalzouli and defender Nayef Aguerd will miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup due to injuries. The announcement was made on June 10, 2026, ahead of the tournament's start in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Ezzalzouli, who plays for Real Betis, sustained a hamstring injury during a training session on June 8. Aguerd, a central defender for West Ham United, is sidelined with an ankle ligament injury suffered in a friendly match against Senegal on June 5. Both players were key members of Morocco's historic 2022 World Cup squad that reached the semifinals.
Coach Walid Regragui has called up replacements: forward Sofiane Boufal and defender Achraf Dari. The team is set to begin their World Cup campaign against Croatia on June 18 in Group F, which also includes Belgium and Canada.
