Morocco's national football team is undergoing a significant transformation as they approach the 2026 World Cup, aiming to replicate or surpass their historic 2022 quarterfinal achievement. The current squad features a substantial number of new players and a new manager, Mohammed Ouhabi, who favors a more expansive playing style with younger, mobile athletes, in contrast to the defensive tactics of the 2022 team led by Walid Regragui. Despite a controversial AFCON 2025 win and criticism regarding referee favoritism, the new generation has shown promise, notably with a 1-1 draw against Brazil in their opening game. This shift is seen as a long-term strategy, potentially building towards Morocco's co-hosting of the 2030 World Cup, with the team's average age now below 26. Their resilience and recent performances are helping to regain support after a dip in popularity.