Morocco's Youthful Squad Shines in World Cup 2026
The official statistics for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026, set to kick off on June 11 in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, reveal that the Moroccan national team boasts the third youngest average age among all participating teams. With an impressive average age of 26.4 years, Morocco ranks just behind the Ivory Coast, which holds the top spot with an average of 25.9 years, and Ecuador, sitting in second place at 26.1 years. In stark contrast, teams like Panama, Iran, and Colombia have the oldest squads, all surpassing the 30-year mark.
Diving deeper into Group C, Morocco stands out as the youngest team compared to its opponents. The average ages for Brazil and Scotland's players is 29.2 years, while Haiti's players average 27.6 years. The Moroccan squad includes eight players aged 23 years or younger, highlighting the team's youthful spirit and potential. In contrast, only three players exceed 30 years of age: Ayoub El Kaabi (32), Yassine Bounou (35), and Munir Mohand Mohamedi (37).
Morocco's journey in the tournament begins with a highly anticipated match against Brazil, followed by games against Scotland and Haiti, making for an exciting group stage as they seek to capitalize on their youthful energy and talent.
As reported by almountakhab.com.
