Why was the Moroccan player unable to travel with the World Cup delegation?

Morocco national team defender Zakaria El Wahidi did not leave with the Atlas Lions delegation that left for the United States of America today, Wednesday, in preparation for the 2026 World Cup.

Al-Wahidi was on the final list of 26 players announced by coach Mohamed Wehbe, but he was the only one who could not travel with the official delegation.

According to a report by the Moroccan website Al-Botola, Al-Wahidi did not travel with the mission because he did not get a visa, as his application was rejected twice.

He noted that the officials of the Moroccan federation are looking for a quick solution so that the “Genki” player can join the delegation in the next few hours.

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The “Atlas Lions” delegation left Rabat Airport for the USA today after completing the last stage of the preparatory camp in the capital of Morocco.

Next Sunday in the USA, before the start of the world championship, the national team of Morocco will play a friendly match with Norway.

Morocco’s national team will begin their World Cup campaign against Brazil on June 13, followed by Scotland on June 19 and Haiti on June 24 in Group C.