2026 World Cup: Moroccan player absent due to visa issue

Moroccan defender Zakaria El Ouahdi could not travel with his teammates to the United States due to a visa problem. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) is working to resolve the issue before Morocco's first match. Another player and a staff member are also awaiting visa regularization. Meanwhile, Ali Maamar from Anderlecht has been called up as a replacement.