Moroccan winger Abdessamad Ezzalzouli has officially been ruled out of the 2026 World Cup due to medical reasons, as confirmed on Thursday, June 11th. The player announced his absence, ending speculation about his potential participation in the tournament. Ezzalzouli’s withdrawal creates a vacancy in the national team’s roster. Amine Sbaï has been selected as his replacement and will join the official squad. This decision was reported by Médias24, a leading Moroccan economic news source. The change aims to maintain squad strength as preparations for the World Cup continue. Further details regarding Ezzalzouli’s medical condition were not immediately available.