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After Morocco’s opening victories over Kenya (4-0) and Algeria (1-0), Abdeslam Tahir reflects on the Atlas Lionesses’ start to the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. In an exclusive interview with Le360 Sport, the Wydad women’s head coach discusses the team’s performances, assesses their chances of winning a first continental title, reflects on the progress of women’s football in Morocco and across Africa, and looks back on his first season in charge of Wydad.

As the Atlas Lionesses prepare for their second Group A match against Algeria, FUS Rabat women’s head coach Mehdi El Qaichouri has shared his assessment of Morocco’s convincing start to the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). In an exclusive interview with Le360 Sport, he also discussed the national team’s title ambitions, the rise of his player Meryem Atiq, and the continued development of women’s football in Morocco.

Wydad Casablanca forward and Morocco international Rania Salmi has spoken exclusively to Le360 Sport about her season with the Casablanca club, her journey with the Atlas Lionesses, Morocco’s ambitions ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, and the steady rise of women’s football in the Kingdom.

Five days after Morocco’s quarterfinal exit from the 2026 World Cup following a 2-0 defeat to France, Mohamed Ouahbi offered a detailed assessment of the Atlas Lions’ campaign during a press conference at the Mohammed VI Football Complex. Speaking for nearly an hour, the national team coach revisited the reasons behind the loss to Les Bleus, defended his decisions, addressed the controversies surrounding his staff and several players, and reiterated one central message: Morocco is moving in the right direction, even though there is still plenty of work ahead.

Despite the disappointment of Morocco’s quarterfinal exit against France at the 2026 World Cup, Moroccan supporters in Boston were keen to pay tribute to the Atlas Lions’ campaign. Torn between sadness, pride and hope for the future, fans continue to stand firmly behind the national team.

Street markets in Casablanca are seeing brisk sales of Morocco jerseys, flags, and fan merchandise as the Atlas Lions continue their impressive World Cup campaign.

Morocco have been dealt a major blow ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal against France, with Ismael Saibari—one of Mohamed Ouahbi’s key players—officially ruled out of Thursday’s showdown at Gillette Stadium in Boston.

Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi and midfielder Brahim Diaz addressed the media ahead of the Atlas Lions’ 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal clash against France, scheduled for Thursday, July 9, in Boston (9 p.m. Morocco time).

The Atlas Lions held another training session on Thursday, July 2, at Houston Dynamo & Dash Stadium ahead of their round-of-16 clash against Canada. Chadi Riad was the only player to train separately, continuing his individual recovery program.