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Iran boycotts 2026 World Cup draw over U.S. visa restrictions

Iran has announced that it will boycott the draw ceremony for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scheduled to take place on December 5 in Washington, after several members of its delegation were denied U.S. visas. The decision was confirmed on Friday by the Iranian Football Federation, which denounced what it......

Morocco 2030 Foundation and CNDH join forces to promote sports and human rights

The Morocco 2030 Foundation and the National Council for Human Rights (CNDH) have signed a groundbreaking agreement to integrate human rights into sports, particularly football. The partnership was formalized during an international seminar held under the theme “Sports as a Lever for Promoting......

Morocco edges past Philippines to keep Women’s Futsal World Cup dreams alive

The Moroccan women’s futsal team secured a crucial 3-2 victory over the Philippines in the second round of the FIFA Women’s Futsal World Cup 2025 group stage. The match, held on Monday in Pasig City, Philippines, marked a strong comeback for Morocco following their opening-day loss to Argentina. Goals......

Russia plans alternative World Cup for non-qualified 2026 teams

Russia, banned from FIFA competitions since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, is reportedly preparing to organize its own World Cup next summer for teams that did not qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. According to Chilean media outlet ADN Deportes, the initiative......

Austria-Italy and Portugal-Brazil set for U17 World Cup semifinals

The U17 World Cup in Qatar, which runs until November 27, has reached its decisive phase, with two high-profile semifinals scheduled this Monday at Doha’s Aspire Zone. Austria will face Italy, while Portugal goes head-to-head with Brazil for a place in the final. Austria advanced to the last four......

Paco Rassat stuns the field to claim first World Cup victory in Gurgl

French skier Paco Rassat delivered one of the biggest surprises of the season on Saturday as he captured his first-ever World Cup win in the slalom event in Gurgl, Austria. The 27-year-old, who had never previously reached a World Cup podium, climbed from 14th place after the opening run to seize an......

CAF Awards: Morocco U20 Atlas Lion cubs win "National Team of the Year"

The Morocco U20 Atlas Lion Cubs naturally claimed the National Team of the Year title at the 2025 CAF Awards, held on Wednesday, November 19, at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University in Rabat. After a phenomenal run in Chile, the U20 Atlas Lion Cubs earned this prestigious award, confirming their rise......

CAF Awards: Othmane Maamma named young player of the year

Othmane Maamma, standout talent of the Morocco U20 Atlas Lion Cubs, has been crowned Young Player of the Year at the 2025 CAF Awards. The prize was presented on Wednesday, November 19, at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University in Rabat. Maamma, vice-captain of the Atlas Lion Cubs and MVP of the U20 World......

Morocco U17 to face Brazil in high-stakes World Cup quarterfinal

Morocco’s U-17 national team is set to clash with Brazil in the quarterfinals of the FIFA U-17 World Cup on Friday at Pitch Seven in Doha. Kick-off is scheduled for 16:45 GMT+1. This marks a historic opportunity for Morocco, aiming to advance to the semifinals for the first time in the tournament’s......