Morocco head coach Walid Regragui has reportedly submitted his resignation to the Moroccan Football Federation following the Atlas Lions’ dramatic defeat to Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations final.

According to Morocco World News, the highly rated tactician is said to be physically and mentally exhausted after an intense tournament, with preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup set to begin almost immediately. However, local media reports indicate that the Moroccan FA has not accepted the resignation and is actively working to persuade Regragui to remain in charge.

Should he eventually step aside, Regragui is believed to be attracting strong interest from the Saudi Pro League, where several clubs are keen on his services.

Born in France, Regragui enjoyed a solid playing career with clubs including Toulouse, AC Ajaccio, Grenoble and Racing Santander. His greatest success, however, has come in management, highlighted by leading Wydad AC to CAF Champions League glory.

Widely regarded as the most successful coach in Morocco’s international history, Regragui came agonisingly close to ending the nation’s long trophy drought, falling just one penalty short of delivering Morocco’s first continental title since 1976.
Since taking over the national team in 2022, his impact has been extraordinary.

He guided the Atlas Lions to a historic fourth-place finish at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the best-ever performance by an African nation, and followed it up with an impressive run to the AFCON 2025 final.

Despite the final disappointment, Regragui’s legacy with Morocco remains firmly intact, with his future now the subject of intense speculation.