Morocco
Morocco’s new coach, Walid Regragui, will be counting on winger Hakim Ziyech as the team faces 2018 finalists, Croatia, in its opening World Cup match on Wednesday.
Known by his nickname, The Wizard, the Chelsea player is back in the national team one year after leaving international football because of a long-standing feud with the previous coach.
Ziyech looked relaxed in training on Tuesday as he prepared to play his first competitive match since returning to the squad.
Last week he scored an incredible goal from inside his own half as Morocco beat Georgia 3-0 in their final warm-up friendly.
The Atlas Lions will meet European heavyweights, Belgium, just four days after their Croatia match. Their final Group F clash will be against Canada on 1 December.
01:50
Morocco marks anniversary of Western Sahara occupation as UN mission ends
02:19
Museum focused on Jewish Moroccan heritage opens in Fez
01:04
Morocco say it remains committed to Western Sahara ceasefire as peacekeeping mission ends
02:18
UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara ends after 35 years
01:00
Pix of the Day, 30th October, 2026 - Across the world
01:17
Qatar sends 15 buses to Senegal ahead of Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics