Walid Regragui

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Walid Regragui's coaching career is defined by historic achievements. He is the first African coach to lead a team to the World Cup semi-finals, a feat that earned him global recognition. His AFCON victory on home soil in 2025 was a landmark moment for Moroccan football, ending a 49-year wait for the title.His tactical innovations have influenced how African teams approach international tournaments, and he is widely regarded as one of the continent's greatest coaches.

AwardsWalid Regragui has won major trophies as a coach, including the CAF Champions League with Wydad AC and the Africa Cup of Nations with Morocco. His 2022 World Cup semi-final run is widely considered one of the greatest achievements in African football history.

Records & Feats

First African or Arab coach to reach a World Cup semi-final

Historic First·2022

Led Morocco to the 2022 FIFA World Cup semi-finals, a historic first for Africa and the Arab world.

First Moroccan coach to win AFCON on home soil

Historic First·2025

Won the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, the country's first title since 1976.