Five Moroccan Players Continue Their Dream in the Round of 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup
Today, Saturday, marks the start of the round of 16 in the FIFA Club World Cup, following a one-day pause after the conclusion of the group stage that ended early Friday, resulting in the elimination of all African teams from the tournament. By the end of this round, Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia remains the sole representative of the Arab teams in the global competition.
This round features a notable Moroccan presence, with five international players participating alongside four of the most prominent clubs that advanced. The Moroccan contingent is led by goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, who continues his journey with Al Hilal, while Achraf Hakimi wears the colors of Paris Saint-Germain. Adam Haznou joins Bayern Munich, and Brahim Diaz and Youssef Lakhadim represent Real Madrid in the club’s efforts to maintain dominance in the tournament.
This Moroccan participation in the knockout stages reflects the individual strength of Moroccan players on some of the biggest football stages, despite the absence of African clubs from the scene, highlighting the depth of professional experience of Moroccan players on a global scale.
