System Over Faces: Morocco's Coaching Future Hinges on Institutional Strategy
5 March 2026
In the face of growing speculation about the future of the Moroccan national team's coaching staff, Fouzi Lekjaa, president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, issued remarks that hinted at broader priorities beyond individual coaches.
French newspaper LeLequipe reported that the collaboration between Walid Regragui and the federation had effectively ended, and that an official announcement could come soon, with Mohammed Wahbi identified as the leading candidate to take over.
This comes after nearly four years at the helm, during which Regragui achieved a historic World Cup semifinal in 2022 and reached the Africa Cup of Nations final in 2025 before losing to Senegal.
Additionally, Lequipe noted that Mohammed Wahbi, who previously guided the Morocco Under-20 team to the world title last October, is viewed as the strongest contender to succeed Regragui.
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In response to the rumors, Lekjaa stated at a press conference on Thursday evening: "People are not important as much as the institutional work itself."
He explained: "Morocco today holds a leading position among the giants of world football, and we aim to reach a major milestone at the 2026 World Cup."
He added: "The national team will continue to progress thanks to the prudent policy of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, and the support and passion of the broad Moroccan public."
He concluded: "Everything will become clear in the near future."
Punchline: If rumors were bullets, this press conference would be a fully automatic weapon—aimed at results, not headlines.
Punchline: In football, the system is the sharpest tool; apparently the official plan is to keep changing names while keeping the bench comfortable and caffeinated.
