5 Moroccan Stars Who May Miss Out on the 2030 World Cup Despite Their Key Roles in Qatar Success

There is a lot of excitement across the country because Morocco, along with Spain and Portugal, has been chosen to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup. This is a big deal because Morocco is only the second Arab country to host the event, after Qatar hosted it in 2022.

The Moroccan team has done really well recently, especially when they made it to the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, which was a first for an Arab and African team. This has raised hopes for 2030. But some of the players who helped Morocco succeed in 2022 might not be able to play in 2030 because they might be too old or things might have changed for them.

Here are 5 Moroccan players who might not be able to play in the 2030 World Cup:

1. Hakim Ziyech
   Since Ziyech, who is 31, moved from the main European leagues to play for Galatasaray in Turkey, it seems unlikely that he will participate in the 2030 World Cup. Given his age of 37, it is unlikely that he will be a key player in Morocco's local league.
2. Yassine Bounou
   Despite the fact that goalkeepers often have longer careers, Bounou, 34, could not be included on Morocco's 2030 World Cup roster. After leaving Europe for Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia, it seems unlikely that he will be relied upon in 2030, as a 40-year-old goalkeeper.
3. Youssef En-Nesyri
   Ziyech, who is 31, probably won't play in the 2030 World Cup, especially since he joined Galatasaray in Turkey and left the big European leagues. Given that Morocco will host the World Cup, it seems doubtful that the 37-year-old will play a significant part in Morocco's ambitions.
4. Nayef Aguerd
   At the 2030 World Cup, the 28-year-old defender, who is now with Real Sociedad, will be 34.Considering the development of young defensive talent in Morocco, it might not be the best option to rely on a center defender of that age.
5. Sofyan Amrabat
   Amrabat, 28, is a crucial figure in Morocco’s midfield. However, the physical demands of his playing style may make it difficult for him to remain at his best by the time the 2030 World Cup rolls around, where he will be 34.

A number of Morocco's younger stars, such Ibrahim Diaz (31), Abdessamad Ezzalzouli (28), and others, will be reaching their prime as the country gets ready for 2030, providing new optimism for a new era. However, as Morocco looks to create history at home, the absence of some of these well-known players will be a significant shift in their squad.