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Hakimi, Diaz headline Morocco's World Cup squad

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Morocco's national team coach Mohamed Ouahbi speaks during a press conference as the official final list of football players selected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is announced, at the Mohammed VI Complex in Sale on May 26, 2026. [AFP]

Paris Saint-Germain's Achraf Hakimi and Real Madrid star Brahim Diaz headline the Morocco squad for the World Cup unveiled Tuesday by coach Mohamed Ouahbi.

Ouahbi, who took up the Moroccan coaching role three months ago, has kept faith with the majority of the squad that took part in the African Cup of Nations.

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