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Morocco Swaps Injured Aguerd, Ezzalzouli Before Brazil Opener

6/12/2026

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Morocco replaced centre-back Nayef Aguerd and left winger Abde Ezzalzouli before its World Cup opener against Brazil.
Aguerd, out since March 4 with a groin injury and fractured pubic bone, was swapped for Al Fateh SC Marwane Saadane.
Ezzalzouli, injured in a 1-1 friendly with Norway and given 48 hours to prove fitness, was replaced by Angers forward Amine Sbaï.
FIFA confirmed the squad changes on its portal 24 hours before the Brazil match.

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Morocco replaced centre-back Nayef Aguerd and left winger Abde Ezzalzouli before its World Cup opener against Brazil.
Aguerd, out since March 4 with a groin injury and fractured pubic bone, was swapped for Al Fateh SC Marwane Saadane.
Ezzalzouli, injured in a 1-1 friendly with Norway and given 48 hours to prove fitness, was replaced by Angers forward Amine Sbaï.
FIFA confirmed the squad changes on its portal 24 hours before the Brazil match.