# Walid Regragui coaching career developments > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/walid-regragui-coaching-career-developments > Updated: 2026-08-22T11:28:46.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Walid Regragui has focused on club-level management with Wydad Casablanca, where he has emphasized adapting to the club’s identity to revive its domestic and continental ambitions. To support this goal, the club has bolstered its squad by re-signing former internationals Yahia Attiat-Allah and Yahya Jabrane to play alongside star Hakim Ziyech. Speculation regarding Regragui’s future has intensified following social media footage showing him meeting with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, at a cafe in Paris. While no official confirmation of negotiations has been made, observers suggest Regragui could be a candidate to lead the Qatar national team, Al Annabi, as the nation seeks to improve international competitiveness following group-stage exits in both the 2022 and 2026 World Cups. Regragui possesses previous experience in the Qatari league with Al-Duhail. However, the Qatar national team is currently managed by Spaniard Julen Lopetegui, who holds a contract until February 2027. Neither Regragui nor Qatari authorities have provided details regarding the nature of the meeting in Paris. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-22: Walid Regragui meeting with Emir of Qatar sparks coaching speculation Speculation grows over Walid Regragui potentially coaching the Qatar national team after he was filmed meeting the Emir of Qatar in Paris. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/walid-regragui-meeting-with-qatar-emir-sparks-coaching-speculation ### 2026-08-02: Wydad Casablanca bolsters squad as coach Walid Regragui outlines his philosophy Walid Regragui highlights his coaching journey while Wydad Casablanca signs World Cup veterans Yahia Attiat‑Allah and Yahya Jabrane to strengthen a squad centered on Hakim Ziyech. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wydad-casablanca-bolsters-squad-as-coach-walid-regragui-outlines-his-philosophy --- Cite as: Walid Regragui coaching career developments. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/walid-regragui-coaching-career-developments