Morocco’s Historic Quest: Regragui Sets Sights on Congo and a World-Record Run
12 October 2025
A Historic Bet
Morocco’s head coach Walid Regragui has warned there isn’t time to blood new players, even with a deep well of Moroccan talent spread across Europe. The Moroccan federation has resumed talks with potential call-ups to persuade them to wear the national jersey in the near future.
Speaking ahead of Tuesday’s Congo clash, Regragui framed the match as a high-stakes mission to extend the country’s winning run and to challenge Spain’s hold on the world record for consecutive victories, a record Morocco recently matched at 15 in their Bahrain win.
He stressed that the objective is clear: keep chasing more records for Moroccan football and bolster this momentum with more victories.
No Room for Experiments
After matching Spain’s 15 straight wins by beating Bahrain in stoppage time, Regragui said the Congo clash isn’t a mere formality but a test that could unlock another milestone and move the team higher up the rankings.
He warned that there are no easy matches in his view and that the squad will approach the Congo game with a strong lineup, drawing on past lessons and not underestimating the opposition. He added that there is no room for experimentation and that he will not bench key players such as Hakimi to fit newcomers.
Injuries remain a concern, with the La Liga duo Amrabat and Onahi, as well as Manchester United’s Mazraoui cited as potential absentees. The CAN plan remains the guiding light, with the manager hoping to end the year in good shape and push for a top ranking in the FIFA table.
Morocco’s coach reiterated that if they could crack the top ten in the FIFA rankings, it would be a huge boost—keeping them in the second tier or even entering the first tier for the World Cup draw in the United States. That path depends on winning every available game from now until the draw and avoiding any slip-ups, a culmination of three years of hard work and sacrifice from the players.
Two punchlines to close with a wink: If plans were sharps, Regragui’s clipboard would file its taxes. And if precision won games, Morocco would be the world champions of punctuality—the whistle blows, the ball goes in, and so does the record book.
