Morocco head coach Walid Regragui has reportedly asked the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) to release him from his position, just four months before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The surprising development was revealed by French outlet Foot Mercato, which claimed that the 50-year-old tactician has informed federation officials that he no longer wishes to continue leading the Atlas Lions and is considering a move elsewhere. Walid Regragui who was with Morocco in Qatar in 2022 world cup semi finals  A Historic Spell With the Atlas Lions Regragui took charge of Morocco in A

Morocco head coach Walid Regragui has reportedly asked the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) to release him from his position, just four months before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The surprising development was revealed by French outlet Foot Mercato, which claimed that the 50-year-old tactician has informed federation officials that he no longer wishes to continue leading the Atlas Lions and is considering a move elsewhere.

Walid Regragui who was with Morocco in Qatar in 2022 world cup semi finals 

A Historic Spell With the Atlas Lions

Regragui took charge of Morocco in August 2022, ahead of the World Cup in Qatar. His appointment quickly proved transformative, as he guided the North African nation to an unprecedented semi-final finish, the best performance ever achieved by an African team at the tournament. Morocco’s remarkable run ended only against eventual finalists France, cementing Regragui’s status as one of the continent’s most respected coaches.

Recent Success Continues

His tenure has remained strong in the years since. Most recently, Regragui led Morocco to the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, hosted on home soil, where they narrowly lost to Senegal in a closely contested match.

Saudi Interest Growing

Reports suggest that Regragui has attracted serious interest from clubs and national teams in Saudi Arabia since 2024. Among the potential suitors is the Saudi national team, which is reportedly looking for a replacement for veteran coach Hervé Renard.

Moroccan team who went all the way to semi finals at world cup in Qatar

The possibility of a lucrative move to the Gulf could be one of the key factors behind his desire to step away from the Moroccan job.

Timing Raises Questions

The resignation request comes at a critical moment, with the 2026 World Cup scheduled to take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026. With preparations entering their final phase, Morocco now faces uncertainty over leadership on the eve of football’s biggest stage.

Coaching Background

Before taking over the national team, Regragui built his reputation with clubs including FUS Rabat, Wydad Casablanca, and Qatar’s Al-Duhail, earning praise for his tactical discipline and ability to build competitive squads. For now, the FRMF has not officially responded to his request, leaving Morocco’s World Cup plans in suspense. Source:Foot Mercato

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