Walid Regragui steps down as head coach of Morocco's national team

Multiple reports indicate that Walid Regragui is set to leave his role as head coach of the Morocco national football team, with the Royal Moroccan Football Federation expected to confirm the decision at a press conference later tonight, March 5, 2026.

According to the reports, Regragui has departed his position with immediate effect, just months before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, placing the North African side in an unexpected transition period as preparations intensify for the global tournament.

The same reports suggest that the federation has already identified a successor, with Mohamed Ouahbi emerging as the leading candidate to take over the role.

An official announcement is expected during tonight’s press conference, where the federation is likely to provide further details on Regragui’s departure and outline its plans moving forward.

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Regragui’s reported exit would mark a significant moment for Moroccan football, particularly given the timing so close to the World Cup.

Attention will now turn to how quickly a new manager can settle into the role and guide the team’s preparations ahead of the tournament.



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