2026 World Cup: Morocco announces withdrawals of Nayef Aguerd and Abde Ezzalzouli

Author: Edinam Franck DeflyPublished on: June 11, 2026Country: Morocco

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2026 World Cup: Morocco announces withdrawals of Nayef Aguerd and Abde Ezzalzouli

Morocco announced the withdrawals of defender Nayef Aguerd and forward Abde Ezzalzouli from the 2026 World Cup. These two key players will miss the tournament, dealing a blow to the Moroccan national team. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation confirmed these absences without giving reasons.

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