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Ayyoub Bouaddi showcases talent in Morocco's World Cup match against Brazil

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 1:22 PM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Ayyoub Bouaddi showcases talent in Morocco's World Cup match against Brazil

Summary

Ayyoub Bouaddi, an 18-year-old midfielder for Morocco, impressed during his World Cup debut against Brazil, contributing significantly to a 1-1 draw. Bouaddi led all players with 87 touches and 60 passes completed, showcasing his technical ability and composure under pressure. Despite receiving interest from top European clubs, Bouaddi opted to represent Morocco, expressing pride in his heritage. He is set to play again against Scotland in the next World Cup match this Friday, as he continues to seek his first senior goal.

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Latest Updates

•Bouaddi made his World Cup debut against Brazil on June 19, 2026.
•He achieved the most touches and completed passes for Morocco in the match.
•Francis Giroud praised Bouaddi's maturity and talent.
•He has attracted interest from Arsenal, Paris St-Germain, and Liverpool.
•Morocco faces Scotland next in the World Cup on June 23, 2026.

Latest Updates

1:22 PMYahoo Sports — The maths whizz turned teen star who chose Morocco over France
1:22 PMBBC Sport — The maths whizz turned teen star who chose Morocco over France

What they're saying

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Olivier Giroud knows a prodigious talent when he sees one. "I played with Kylian Mbappe when he was 18," the BBC Sport pundit said. The pair are club team mates at Lille and Giroud has personally witnessed Bouaddi's desire to get better day in, day out.
— Yahoo Sports