Sofyan Amrabat suspended his career in the Moroccan national team due to a conflict with the coach

Midfielder Sofyan Amrabat announced that he is suspending his career in the Moroccan national football team, noting that he does not intend to play for it until the head coach changes.

The head coach of the Moroccan national team since March 2026 has been Mohamed Ouahbi, under his leadership the national team reached the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup, where they lost to France.

"Representing Morocco has been the greatest honor of my career. Since my first national team call-up 12 years ago, I have given everything for my country and worn the national team jersey with pride. My love for Morocco and everything this team means to me will never change. It was a very difficult decision, but I do not feel able to continue representing the national team under the current head coach. Therefore, I am announcing my unavailability for national team call-ups while he remains in office," he wrote. Amrabat in Instagram stories (owned by Meta, whose activities are banned in Russia as extremist).

"Out of respect for the national team and everyone involved, I prefer not to disclose the reasons for this decision. I want to be clear: I am not retiring from the national team and I am not closing the door to representing Morocco again. I wish my teammates, my brothers and all the staff every success. I will remain the team's most loyal fan and will support you with the same passion that I have always shown on the field. Thank you to the Moroccan fans for your love and support. On the field or around you on stands - my love for my country will always remain the same," Amrabat added.