World Cup 2026: Ezzalzouli and Aguerd injured and dropped from Moroccan squad

Real Betis winger Abde Ezzalzouli (right knee sprain) and Marseille defender Nayef Aguerd (groin surgery) have been ruled out of Morocco's World Cup 2026 squad two days before their match against Brazil. FIFA updated the 26-man list, replacing them with Amine Sbaï (Angers) and Marwane Saadane (Al-Fateh). Captain Achraf Hakimi posted a supportive message on Instagram. Ezzalzouli was injured in the friendly against Norway (1-1) on June 8, 2026.