Morocco's World Cup prep marred by training clash and striker Yassine Jasem's omission

During a training session ahead of Morocco's World Cup 2026 group match against Scotland, midfielder Sufian Rahim intervened forcefully with teammate Ayoub Bouadi. A short video of the incident spread on social media, prompting concern among fans. Team sources said Bouadi received no medical treatment and completed the session without injury.

Coach Mohamed Vahbi's tactical choices have also come under scrutiny. Striker Yassine Jasem, who featured in recent warm‑up games and contributed to a win over Paraguay, has not been selected for any minutes since the tournament began. Instead, Vahbi has relied on Rahim and other forwards, leading to speculation about the reasons for Jasem's sudden marginalisation.