Key Moroccan players Abde Ezzalzouli and Nayef Aguerd have been ruled out of the upcoming World Cup due to injuries, FIFA announced Thursday. Ezzalzouli suffered a right knee sprain during a recent friendly match against Norway, while Aguerd has been recovering from groin surgery since March. They will be replaced in the 26-man squad by Amine Sbaï of Angers and Marwane Saadane of Al-Fateh. The Moroccan delegation has not yet commented on the injuries, but team captain Achraf Hakimi expressed support for both players via social media. Ezzalzouli’s absence is particularly impactful given his strong performance with Real Betis, contributing to their Champions League qualification. Aguerd’s experience as a central defender will also be missed as the team prepares to face Brazil in their opening match.