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🇲🇦 Morocco National Team – Predicted Lineup & All Set-Piece Takers for Fantasy World Cup 2026
✅ In attack, Brahim Díaz and Abde Ezzalzouli are almost certain starters.
⚠️ The only question mark is the striker position. In his first match, coach Mohamed Ouahbi experimented with Ismael Saibari as a false nine, and since he has called up only one natural striker, Ayoub El Kaabi, it seems likely that he is considering playing with a false nine again, either Saibari (the most likely option) or Soufiane Rahimi.
✅ In midfield, Naël El Aynaoui and Ayoub Bouaddi are almost guaranteed starters. Yes, Bouaddi is a newcomer, but he is expected to start immediately because he is already a highly developed player and performing at a very high level.
⚠️ The main dilemma is the attacking midfield role, where Morocco has several options:
Azzedine Ounahi
Bilal El Khannouss
Ismael Saibari can also play as a No. 10
However, I expect Ounahi to start because he is the most experienced option in that position and has had a good season.
✅ In defense, Achraf Hakimi and Issa Diop are almost certain starters.
There is only slight uncertainty regarding Noussair Mazraoui, as the coach may prefer a naturally left-footed player at left-back and could choose Anass Salah-Eddine instead. Personally, I still expect Mazraoui to start because of his importance to the national team, his status as a key player, and his defensive contributions.
⚠️ As for the second center-back spot, if Nayef Aguerd is fit, he will start because he is Morocco's best defender and one of the team's most experienced players. However, his fitness is uncertain and he may not be ready, in which case Chadi Riad is likely to take his place.
I also expect Aguerd to be left out of the squad and replaced by saadane marwane unless he proves that he is 100% fit.
Penalty takers: This is probably the most difficult question because Morocco does not have a clear penalty specialist. Most of the players who have previously taken important penalties have missed them. Hakimi has missed, Brahim has missed, and Naël El Aynaoui missed his most recent penalty despite Hakimi and Brahim being on the pitch.
Therefore, nothing is guaranteed. However, I expect Hakimi to take the next penalty, especially after successfully converting one for Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final.
Corner kicks: Hakimi
Direct and indirect free-kicks: Hakimi
For the Fantasy World Cup, I recommend:
🥇 Hakimi
🥈 Brahim Diaz
🥉 Bounou