Noussair Mazraoui Injury Rules Him Out of Morocco’s World Cup Qualifiers

Morocco will go into their upcoming fixtures without star right-back Noussair Mazraoui after Manchester United confirmed his injury on Monday.

The club announced that the defender will not return before the international break, confirming concerns raised by head coach Rúben Amorim last Friday.

Although United has not revealed the details of the injury, the news comes as a significant blow to Morocco’s plans for their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign.

Mazraoui has been a key figure in Walid Regragui’s squad, offering defensive strength and attacking support on the right flank.

His absence forces the Atlas Lions to rethink their approach ahead of two crucial October matches.

Morocco will first face Bahrain in a friendly on October 9 at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.

The team will then take on Congo-Brazzaville on October 14 in a World Cup qualifier that could shape the final phase of their campaign.

Regragui now faces a major selection dilemma as he looks for a suitable replacement.

The coach must find a way to maintain Morocco’s momentum despite losing one of his most consistent performers.

Mazraoui’s absence will likely impact both defensive stability and attacking fluidity, areas where he has consistently excelled.

The Atlas Lions remain focused on continuing their strong form as they prepare for the 2026 tournament.

They have already impressed during qualifying, and confidence remains high that they can secure positive results in the upcoming games.

Fans hope Mazraoui recovers quickly and returns to full fitness ahead of future fixtures.

His experience and quality will be vital as Morocco aim to build a competitive squad capable of making a deep run at the 2026 World Cup.