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Four games on the bench, just one Premier League start and a sharp drop in playing time: Noussair Mazraoui is enduring a difficult spell at Manchester United, where his place in Michael Carrick’s pecking order looks increasingly precarious.

Achraf Hakimi has once again been shortlisted for the FIFPRO Men’s World 11, earning a place among the 26 players nominated for the 2026 edition. The Paris Saint-Germain right-back and Morocco captain is in contention for a spot in the team of the year, which is voted for exclusively by professional footballers from around the world.

Kylian Mbappe apologized on Tuesday for his “ill-judged” comment about former Chinese leader Mao Zedong, which has led to Chinese brands dropping the Real Madrid forward.

Morocco will face North Korea in the round of 16 on Wednesday, October 28, at the Mohammed VI Football Complex.

The Atlas Lionesses will face North Korea in the round of 16 of the Morocco 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, repeating last year’s matchup at the same stage.

Morocco won its fourth consecutive Africa Cup of Nations futsal title on Wednesday, October 21, beating Angola 5-2 in the final at the Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat. The victory extended the Atlas Lions’ dominance of African futsal and continued a run of continental titles dating back to 2016.

Mohamed Mehdi Bensaïd has taken on a new portfolio as minister of Youth, Culture and Sports, with a long list of challenges ahead. Drawing lessons from Moroccan football and golf, reforming the country’s sports legislation, strengthening school sports, supporting federations and attracting major international competitions are among the priorities facing the minister.

The two teams will meet between February 23 and March 6, 2027, for a place in the next round of the qualifying campaign for the Los Angeles Games.

The FIFA president highlighted Morocco’s investment in training centers and stadiums as part of wider efforts to develop football across Africa.