Official: Walid Regragui steps down as Morocco national team head coach

The Walid Regragui era with the Morocco national team has come to an end.

Details: Today, it was officially announced that Walid Regragui has stepped down as the head coach of Morocco. This decision was reached following negotiations between the coach and the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), during which both parties mutually agreed to terminate their cooperation.

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Regragui etched his name not only in Moroccan but also in global football history by leading the national team to the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Under his leadership, Morocco became the first African and Arab nation to achieve such a remarkable result at the tournament. However, recent performances, particularly at the Africa Cup of Nations, likely prompted the federation's leadership to seek a new direction.

The federation expressed its gratitude to Regragui for his invaluable contribution to the development of Moroccan football and the unforgettable emotions he gave to fans during his tenure. The name of his successor, who will prepare the team for the 2026 World Cup, has yet to be announced.

It should be noted that this summer, Morocco will participate in the World Cup, where they will face Brazil, Scotland, and Haiti.

Reminder: Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi is awaiting a court verdict on rape charges.