Chaimae Bouaichi, Author at Morocco World News

AS Roma have reportedly added Moroccan international Zakaria El Ouahdi to their shortlist as the Italian club searches for a new right-back in the summer transfer window.

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Mercato: AS Roma Eye Morocco’s Zakaria El Ouahdi to Replace Zeki Çelik

Rabat - AS Roma have reportedly added Moroccan international Zakaria El Ouahdi to their shortlist as the Italian club searches...

byChaimae Bouaichi

July 18, 2026

Libya has officially launched its bid to host a future edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), submitting a formal letter to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) expressing its interest in organizing the continental tournament in 2028, 2032 or 2036.

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Libya Officially Enters Race to Host AFCON 2028, 2032 or 2036 for the First Time in 44 Years

Rabat - Libya has officially launched its bid to host a future edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON),...

byChaimae Bouaichi

July 18, 2026

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has called for firm refereeing ahead of his side's 2026 FIFA World Cup final against Argentina, insisting that the match should be played within the laws of the game.

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De la Fuente Warns Ahead of Argentina Match ‘The Referee Must Not Be Lenient’

Rabat - Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has called for firm refereeing ahead of his side's 2026 FIFA...

byChaimae Bouaichi

July 18, 2026

The identity of the second Moroccan club in the 2026-27 CAF Confederation Cup remains unclear after the suspension of the 2024-2025 Throne Cup.

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Morocco’s Suspended Throne Cup Creates CAF Confederation Cup Qualification Dilemma

Rabat - The identity of the second Moroccan club in the 2026-2027 CAF Confederation Cup remains unclear after the suspension...

byChaimae Bouaichi

July 18, 2026

Didier Deschamps will lead France for the final time on Saturday, July 18, when Les Bleus face England in the 2026 FIFA World Cup third-place playoff.

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France vs. England: Deschamps’ Final Match With Les Bleus

Rabat - Didier Deschamps will lead France for the final time on Saturday, July 18, when Les Bleus face England...

byChaimae Bouaichi

July 17, 2026

Ismail Elfath, an officiator who has the world talking about him lately, knows that better than most. At the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Moroccan-born referee reached a new stage in his career. FIFA appointed him to officiate the semifinal between England and Argentina. With that appointment, Elfath became the first American referee to take charge of a World Cup semifinal.

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Who is Ismail Elfath? A journey from Casablanca to the World Cup’s Biggest Stage

Rabat - Who really controls a football match? The players? The coaches? Or the man standing between them, whistle in...

byChaimae Bouaichi

July 17, 2026

French side Rennes have turned down an initial approach from Borussia Dortmund for highly rated Moroccan defender Abdelhamid Aït Boudlal, making it clear that the 19-year-old is not for sale.

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Rennes Reject Borussia Dortmund Offer for Abdelhamid Aït Boudlal

Rabat - French side Rennes have turned down an initial approach from Borussia Dortmund for highly rated Moroccan defender Abdelhamid...

byChaimae Bouaichi

July 17, 2026

Lamine Yamal's father, Munir Nasraoui, has revealed that a medical condition is preventing him from traveling to the United States to watch his son's historic 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign in person.

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Why Will Lamine Yamal’s Father Miss the World Cup Final?

Rabat - Lamine Yamal's father, Munir Nasraoui, has revealed that a medical condition is preventing him from traveling to the...

byChaimae Bouaichi

July 17, 2026

The winners of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will receive $50 million in prize money, the biggest champion's payout in the tournament's history, as FIFA prepares to distribute a record $655 million among the 48 participating nations.

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Spain or Argentina? World Cup Winners Will Pocket $50 Million Prize

Rabat - The winners of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will receive $50 million in prize money, the biggest champion's...

byChaimae Bouaichi

July 16, 2026

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has said the atmosphere surrounding Morocco and France's meeting at the 2026 FIFA World Cup reflected the deep ties between the two countries, describing the match as a symbol of the friendship and mutual trust shared by both nations.

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French PM: Morocco-France World Cup Match Showcased Unique Bilateral Bond

Rabat - French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has said the atmosphere surrounding Morocco and France's meeting at the 2026 FIFA...

byChaimae Bouaichi

July 16, 2026