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Walid Regragui, born on September 23, 1975, in Corbeil-Essonnes, France, to a
Moroccan family deeply connected to their roots, has become a symbol of
Moroccan football excellence. From a young age, Regragui's passion for football
was evident. For him, the ball was more than a game—it was a life-long dream.
Growing up playing in neighborhood pitches, he learned discipline, hard work, and
leadership well before fame came his way. This foundation set him on a path to a
professional career in European football.
⚽ Playing Career
Regragui began his professional career with Toulouse FC, showcasing his qualities
as a determined and leadership-driven right-back. He later played for notable
European clubs including:
AC Ajaccio
Dijon FCO
Grenoble Foot 38
Racing Santander
Known for his tactical discipline and solid defending, he became a dependable
figure in defense. Internationally, Regragui represented the Morocco national
football team and participated in major competitions, including the 2004 African
Cup of Nations, reaching the final with Morocco.
In 2011, he retired as a player, but his relationship with football was far from over—it
was the beginning of a new chapter.
🎯 Coaching Beginnings
After retiring, Regragui trained under top coaches and became an assistant for the
Morocco national team in 2012. This experience gave him insight into leadership
and strategy from the coach's perspective.
His first head coaching role was with FUS Rabat, where he achieved remarkable
success:
🏆 Moroccan League title, 2016
🏆 Throne Cup, 2014
These achievements established him as a rising star in Moroccan coaching circles.
🏆 Continental Glory
Regragui later managed Al-Duhail SC in Qatar, leading them to:
Qatari League title
Qatar Cup victory
Strong continental performance
Returning to Morocco, he took charge of Wydad AC and achieved:
🏆 CAF Champions League, 2022
🏆 Moroccan League title
This cemented his status as one of Morocco’s most successful coaches at both club
and continental levels.
🦁 Leading the National Team
In 2022, Regragui was appointed head coach of the Morocco national football team.
Despite limited preparation time before the World Cup, he succeeded in:
✅ Restoring team spirit and discipline
✅ Uniting players and fans
✅ Building a winning mentality
Historic World Cup 2022
Under his guidance, Morocco achieved historic milestones:
Topped a strong group
Eliminated Spain
Defeated Portugal
Reached the World Cup semi-finals, the first African and Arab nation to do so 🌍
Contributions to the National Team
Regragui transformed Morocco’s team identity:
Instilled a fighting spirit
Boosted global confidence in Moroccan players
Blended youth talent with experience
Earned international respect for Moroccan football
Morocco became a feared opponent, not just a participant.
🔥 Inspirational Message Toward World Cup 2026
Today, Moroccans see in Regragui a leader for this era. He revived a nation’s dream
and wrote an unforgettable history.
The hope continues:
🇲🇦 We believed in you in 2022 🇲🇦 You brought joy to millions 🇲🇦 And now our hope
in you is renewed
Heading toward the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, we
believe the Atlas Lions can write a new chapter of glory.
🦁 Here lies hope… here lies the dream… here lies Morocco.
