After making history at the 2022 World Cup, expectations are high for Morocco in 2026. They aren’t sports betting favourites in Group C, but the Atlas Lions have the players to cause a few more upsets this summer.
The experience from Qatar four years ago should stand the Moroccans in good stead in the high-pressure environment of this summer’s World Cup. Facing Brazil, Scotland and Haiti in the group stage, Morocco should be pitching in the knockout stages at the very least.
What is the average salary for Morocco players?
The average salary in the Morocco World Cup squad sits in the £30,000 to £40,000 range. Only two of the 26 currently play in their home country where players can end up earning less than £100,000 per year.
Nineteen of the 26 players in the World Cup squad are plying their trade in Europe, as of June 2. Of that group, 14 are in Europe’s top five leagues, with Ayoub El Kaabi, Ismael Saibari, Zakaria El Ouahdi, Redouane Halhal split across the Netherlands, Belgium, and Greece.
Who are the top earning players for Morocco?
On a reported salary of £320,000, Achraf Hakimi is the highest-earning player in the Morocco squad. Hakimi, who has 95 caps at the age of 27, is Morocco’s captain and a two-time European champion with PSG.
Noussair Mazraoui (Manchester United), Brahim Díaz (Real Madrid), and Sofyan Amrabat (Betis) are also expected to be among the squad’s highest earners. A player’s salary is as much about the club they play for as their individual ability.
How much does the Morocco manager earn?
Mohamed Ouahbi earns around £600,000 per year. This is considerably less than some other World Cup managers, with Carlo Ancelotti and Thomas Tuchel on several million per year.
Ouahbi was appointed as Morocco head coach in March 2026. He has previously managed Anderlecht, Morocco under-20s, and Morocco under-23s.
