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Ya Biladi
5 days ago
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- Ya Biladi
Morocco unveils squad for friendlies against Tunisia and Benin
Estimated read time: 1' Morocco has announced the squad selected by national coach Walid Regragui for the upcoming friendly matches against Tunisia and Benin. The Atlas Lions will face Tunisia on June 6, followed by a match against Benin on June 9. Both games will be played at the Complexe Sportif de Fès, with kickoff scheduled for 21:00 (GMT+1). قائمة المنتخب الوطني المستدعاة للمقابلتين الوديتين أمام منتخبي تونس و البنين ?️Squad list of our National Team called up for the two friendly games against Tunisia ?? & Benin ?? #DimaMaghrib?? — Équipe du Maroc (@EnMaroc) May 27, 2025 According to the list released by the Moroccan team on Tuesday, the squad includes: Goalkeepers: Yassine Bounou, Munir El Kajoui, El Mehdi Benabid. Defenders: Achraf Hakimi, Omar El Hilali, Abdelkabir Abqar, Abdelhak Assal, Jawad El Yamiq, Oussama El Azzouzi, Adam Masina, Zakaria El Ouahdi, Youssef Belammari. Midfielders: Sofyan Amrabat, Oussama Targhalline, Azzedine Ounahi, Amir Richardson, Ismael Saibari, Bilal El Khannouss. Forwards: Brahim Diaz, Eliesse Ben Seghir, Soufiane Rahimi, Marouane Sanadi, Ayoub El Kaabi, Youssef En-Nesyri, Hamza Igamane, Osame Sahraoui, Abdessamad Ezzalzouli.
Leaders
13-03-2025
- Sport
- Leaders
Renard Unveils Green Falcons' 2026 World Cup Qualifiers Squad
Saudi Arabia's national team coach Herve Renard announced on Wednesday a 27-player squad for pivotal 2026 World Cup qualifiers against China and Japan. The Green Falcons aim to solidify their Group 3 standing ahead of March's clashes. The Green Falcons host China at Riyadh's Al-Awwal Park Stadium on 20 March. Five days later, they will face Japan at Saitama Stadium 2002. Both matches could determine their path to the expanded 48-team World Cup. Squad Breakdown: Experience Meets Youth Renard's roster blends seasoned stars like Salem Al-Dawsari with rising talents such as midfielder Faisal Al-Ghamdi. Goalkeeper Nawaf Al-Aqidi returns after strong club performances, while striker Firas Al-Buraikan leads the attack. The Green Falcons currently rank second in Group 3, trailing Japan. Six Asian teams will secure direct World Cup slots, raising Saudi Arabia's hopes. Victories against China and Japan could propel them closer to qualification. The squad begins training in Riyadh on March 16. Renard emphasized defensive discipline and rapid counterattacks during drills. He stated, 'Our unity and focus will drive success in these high-stakes games.' Supporters eagerly await the China match, with tickets selling rapidly. Social media buzz highlights confidence in Renard's leadership. A win could mark Saudi Arabia's fourth consecutive victory in qualifiers. ⚪🟢 | إليكم خيارات مدربنا @Herve_Renard_HR لقائمة المنتخب الوطني لمواجهتي الصين 🇨🇳 واليابان 🇯🇵 ضمن التصفيات النهائية المؤهلة لكأس العالم 2026 . — المنتخب السعودي (@SaudiNT) March 12, 2025 Full Squad List: Goalkeepers: Ahmed Al-Kassar, Nawaf Al-Aqidi, Hamed Yousef, Mishari Sinior Defenders: Hassan Kadesh, Jihad Zekri, Saad Al-Moussa, Ali Lajami, Hassan Al-Tambakti, Muhannad Al-Shanqeeti, Saud Abdulhamid, Nawaf Bushal, Ali Majrashi, Nasser Al-Dawsari Midfielders: Faisal Al-Ghamdi, Musab Al-Juwayr, Ziad Al-Johani, Mohammed Kano, Salem Al-Dawsari, Turki Al-Ammar, Abdullah Al-Hamdan, Ayman Yahya, Muhannad Al-Saad, Ahmed Al-Ghamdi, Marwan Al-Sahafi Strikers: Firas Al-Buraikan, Abdullah Al-Salem Saudi Arabia last reached the World Cup in 2022, stunning Argentina in a historic group-stage win. With Renard's strategy and home support, fans dream of another global showcase. Short link : Post Views: 30
