Regragui cycle ends as Morocco prepare new chapter

Morocco reportedly close Regragui chapter

Africa 04 March 2026 at 11:52

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Regragui cycle ends as Morocco prepare new chapter

Reports in Moroccan and international media say Morocco have ended their partnership with Walid Regragui, with Mohamed Ouahbi expected to become the new head coach.

Regragui era comes to an end

Multiple outlets report that the Royal Moroccan Football Federation has officially parted ways with Walid Regragui.

The decision was reached by agreement between both sides after the team’s recent participation in Africa Cup of Nations.

French newspaper L'Équipe also confirmed the separation. However as of 4 March 2026, the Moroccan federation had not yet released formal public statement.

The timing is important as the change comes less than three months before FIFA World Cup scheduled for June & July 2026.

L'entraîneur marocain, Walid Regragui, et la Fédération locale ont acté la fin de leur collaboration. Tout est désormais signé. Mohamed Ouahbi devrait prendre le relais, avec João Sacramento et Youssouf Hadji comme adjoints. https://t.co/gWPL6knEND pic.twitter.com/E1oFb1RFxW
— L'Équipe (@lequipe) March 4, 2026

Mohamed Ouahb set to replace him

Reports say that Mohamed Wahbi, currently in charge of Morocco’s U20 team, is the leading candidate to take over the senior national team.

The expected technical staff could include:

Joao Sacramento as assistant coach
Former Morocco international Youssouf Hadji as part of the coaching team
This would mark a new chapter for the “Atlas Lions” at a very sensitive moment before the World Cup.

L'entraîneur marocain, Walid Regragui, et la Fédération locale ont acté la fin de leur collaboration. Tout est désormais signé.
➡️ https://t.co/mgaJvIl2n2 pic.twitter.com/pMJ3vHRNRX
— L'Équipe (@lequipe) March 4, 2026

End of a successful cycle

The reports describe the decision as the end of a coaching era. Regragui led Morocco through important moments on the international stage and played a key role in raising the team’s profile.

Regragui preferred not to continue despite the upcoming World Cup and both sides agreed to close the chapter in a calm way.

Big decision before the World Cup

Changing head coach only months before a World Cup is a major step. If confirmed officially, Ouahbi would have limited time to prepare the team for the global tournament.

For now the football world waits for official announcement from the Moroccan federation to confirm the details and clarify the next steps.

Khaled Hegazy |

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