Overview
- Morocco’s FA publicly denies parting with Walid Regragui even as it explores alternatives for the bench.
- Multiple reports say Regragui has decided to step down, though no official confirmation has been issued.
- Xavi Hernández was sounded out for the role and widely billed as a leading candidate by Spanish media.
- Esport3 and other outlets report Xavi turned down taking over now due to limited preparation time, with openness to talk after the World Cup.
- The uncertainty comes just months before the expanded finals, where Morocco are drawn with Brazil, Scotland and Haiti after an AFCON final loss to Senegal intensified scrutiny.