Key Takeaways:
- Walid Regragui has reportedly submitted his resignation as Morocco national team manager, though the federation has denied this claim
- Morocco is set to compete in a 2026 World Cup group with Brazil, Scotland, and Haiti
- The coach is said to be considering an attractive offer from Saudi Arabia to continue his managerial career at club level
Managerial Unrest Ahead of World Cup
Walid Regragui, head coach of Morocco’s national football team, has become the centre of speculation following reports from Foot Mercato that he has handed in his resignation. However, the Moroccan football federation has moved quickly to reject suggestions of his departure.
Aftermath of AFCON Heartbreak
Regragui, aged 50, is reportedly struggling to move past Morocco’s devastating defeat on penalties to Senegal in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations. The match, which ended Morocco’s hopes of celebrating a title on home soil, has left both the coach and the nation disappointed.
The Moroccan Football federation have not accepted Walid Regragui's resignation from his role as Head Coach 🇲🇦😳 pic.twitter.com/YkMv6ASHeF
— OneFootball (@OneFootball) February 6, 2026
In addition to this setback, Regragui has been linked with a compelling proposition from Saudi Arabia, with the potential of shifting his focus to club football in the region.
World Cup Preparations and Group Stage Details
These developments unfold in the run-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, for which Morocco have qualified and are drawn in a group alongside Brazil, Scotland, and Haiti.
| Morocco’s 2026 World Cup Group |
|---|
| Brazil |
| Scotland |
| Haiti |
Support from Within the Federation
There are individuals within the Moroccan football federation who are staunch supporters of Regragui and are prepared to make significant efforts to retain his services.
Coaching Record and Recent Appointments
Having taken charge of the national side in the summer of 2022, Regragui made history by leading Morocco to the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
