Ounahi transfer buzz builds as Morocco brace for Brazil opener

Ounahi's World Cup stage could pay off for former club

Azzedine Ounahi is heading into the World Cup with Morocco and the transfer market is watching. If he moves this summer, his former club US Avranches stands to collect a significant sell-on windfall. The midfielder's stock has risen sharply since his breakout at the last World Cup, and another strong tournament would only accelerate the interest. (1)

Brazil first up in Group A

Morocco open their 2026 World Cup campaign against Brazil. It's one of the standout fixtures of Match Day 1 and an immediate test of whether the Atlas Lions can back up their semifinal run from four years ago. No pressure, just the biggest stage against the biggest name. (2)

Injury sweat ahead of the opener

The 1–1 draw with Norway in the final friendly came with a cost. Noussair Mazraoui and Abdessamad Ezzalzouli both left the pitch early with knocks. Brahim Díaz had given Morocco the lead before Martin Ødegaard equalized. Regragui's camp will be anxious about those two names with Brazil looming.