Reports emerging on Friday claim Morocco head coach Walid Regragui has submitted his resignation as coach of the Atlas Lions, setting off fresh controversy less than four months before the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins. According to a Foot Mercato-sourced report, Regragui has asked to step down following the national team’s AFCON 2025 final defeat to Senegal.
The alleged resignation has triggered intense debate among supporters and analysts regarding the wisdom of a leadership change so close to football’s premier tournament. Regragui’s tenure has been marked by significant achievements, including guiding Morocco to the World Cup semi-finals in 2022, Africa’s best ever performance at the competition.
However, official sources within the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) have moved swiftly to debunk that any resignation or formal notice has been received. The federation has described the reports as speculative, asserting that no final action has been taken regarding Regragui’s future and that his position remains under evaluation by senior officials.
The FRMF’s clarification comes amid broader internal discussion around the national team’s direction following their AFCON disappointment — a campaign that saw Morocco fall narrowly short of a historic title at home. The federation is yet to confirm whether there will be an official meeting to discuss Regragui’s future, but insiders suggest assessments of performance and plans for the World Cup are ongoing.
Speculation over Regragui’s successor has already started circulating online and in football media, with some outlets suggesting high-profile figures like Xabi Alonso could be considered — though nothing concrete has been advanced.
For now, the key takeaway is that the Moroccan Football Federation insists no resignation has been lodged and that any final decision will be communicated officially when made. With the Moroccan squad preparing for one of the toughest World Cup groups — featuring Brazil, Scotland and Haiti — the coming weeks will be crucial for clarifying the leadership landscape.
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