By Ultan Corcoran@UltanCorcoran

Frankfurt prodigy joins El Khannouss on Morocco's plane to 2026 World Cup

The Frankfurt and Stuttgart duo of midfielders will be aboard Morocco's plane to the 2026 World Cup this summer.
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Eintracht Frankfurt's breakthrough star Ayoube Amaimouni has been named in Morocco's 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup.

The 21-year-old's rise has been a remarkable one given he was playing fifth-tier Oberliga football with SpVgg Erkenschwick two years ago. 

Amaimouni made the move to Frankfurt on 2 January 2026 before providing 3 goals and 2 assists in 17 Bundesliga games this season.

Joining Amaimouni on the plane to the USA, Mexico and Canada is his compatriot at VfB Stuttgart in Bilal El Khannouss. 

The 22-year-old – who just signed permanently for Stuttgart – played 41 games in all competitions, providing 9 goals and 5 assists.

One such name from the Bundesliga in Bayer Leverkusen's Eliesse Ben Seghir has missed out having been struggling with an ankle injury. 

Morocco's team also features former Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich full-backs Achraf Hakimi and Noussair Mazraoui respectively.
 

Bundesliga news

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Rumor VFL WOLFSBURGVfL Wolfsburg in talks with Brazil international Thiago Silva
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Post-match reaction 1. FC HeidenheimFrank Schmidt admits Heidenheim "deserved to go down"
Post-match reaction FC St. PauliJackson Irvine "devastated" after St. Pauli's relegation from the Bundesliga
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Post-match reaction Eintracht FrankfurtKrösche leaves Riera’s future at Eintracht Frankfurt open
Post-match reaction Bayer 04 LeverkusenRolfes refuses to commit to Hjulmand after Leverkusen finish sixth
Match report ST. PAULI & WOLFSBURGPirate ship sinks as Wolfsburg advance to playoff
Match report Eintracht Frankfurt & StuttgartDraw enough as VfB Stuttgart secure Champions League qualification in Frankfurt
Match report Leverkusen, HSVHSV debutant Tangvik thwarts inefficient Leverkusen
Match report Borussia Dortmund & Werder BremenGuirassy and Couto deliver victory for Borussia Dortmund over Werder Bremen
Match report Bayern & KölnBayern celebrate remarkable season with dominant win over Köln
Match report Freiburg & RB LeipzigSC Freiburg crush Leipzig to secure Conference League football ahead of Europa League final
Match report 1. FSV Mainz 05 & 1. FC Heidenheim Heidenheim suffer relegation after defeat to Mainz
Match report Gladbach, HoffenheimGladbach end season with big win as Hoffenheim settle for Europa League spot
Match report 1.FC Union Berlin & FC AugsburgUnion Berlin sign off with four-goal rout to crush Augsburg's European dreams
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Frankfurt & StuttgartConfirmed lineups: Eintracht Frankfurt vs. VfB Stuttgart
1. FC Heidenheim & 1. FSV Mainz 05 Confirmed lineups: 1. FC Heidenheim vs. 1. FSV Mainz 05
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Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 33
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 33
Fantasy Football Champions LeaguePredicted Champions League semi-final second-leg lineups
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 32
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 32
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 32
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Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 31
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Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 30
Fantasy Football FC BayernPredicted Champions League quarter-final second-leg lineups
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 29
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Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 28

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Match report SC FreiburgFreiburg suffer Europa League heartbreak as Emery’s Villa prevail in Istanbul
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SC FreiburgEverton’s Merlin Röhl “proud” of his former Freiburg teammates
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FC Bayern"He spoke with the Portuguese players..." – Bayern boss raises concerns over refereeing after controversial calls
Post-match reaction FC BayernHarry Kane reflects on "tough" Champions League exit to PSG
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DFB-Pokal

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Rumor FC BayernManuel Neuer set to miss Bayern's DFB-Pokal final clash with Stuttgart
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FC BayernMax Eberl gives update on Neuer as Bayern veteran remains doubtful for DFB-Pokal final against Stuttgart
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Match report WOLFSBURG & BAYERNDominant Bayern performance to win third DFB-Pokal Frauen title
DFB-Pokal FrauenConfirmed Women’s DFB-Pokal Final Lineups: FC Bayern Frauen vs. VfL Wolfsburg Frauen
Preview Bayern, Wolfsburg DFB-Pokal Frauen Final preview: FC Bayern Frauen vs. VfL Wolfsburg Frauen

German National Team

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GermanyNagelsmann shares thoughts on Neuer’s injury-enforced break against Stuttgart
FC Bayern & GermanyBayern boss gives injury update on Manuel Neuer ahead of DFB-Pokal final and World Cup
Germany & HoffenheimHoffenheim boss questions Nagelsmann’s communication style after Baumann loses Germany starting role
Germany & DortmundNagelsmann hails Felix Nmecha as “world class” after World Cup call-up
Germany"I would have preferred El Mala" – Lothar Matthäus criticises decision to include Leroy Sané in German World Cup squad
German National TeamHummels feels Germany's 2026 World Cup squad is one "without any major controversies"
GermanyNagelsmann on Musiala: "Even at 95 percent, he's one of the most extraordinary players on the planet"
Germany“He can make a big difference” – Nagelsmann defends Leroy Sané selection for Germany World Cup squad
GermanyNagelsmann confirms Manuel Neuer will be Germany's starting goalkeeper at the World Cup
GermanyGermany officially announce 2026 World Cup squad
Rumor Germany & Borussia DortmundKarim Adeyemi left out of Germany's World Cup squad
DFBLIVE: German Football Association confirm World Cup spots for 12 players
Rumor Borussia Dortmund & German National TeamDortmund's Maxi Beier set for shock Germany call-up ahead of World Cup
GermanyHow Germany’s World Cup squad is expected to look
GermanyFour centre-backs called up to Germany’s World Cup squad
Rumor GermanyClarity on Germany’s World Cup goalkeepers
Rumor Germany & GladbachTim Kleindienst in line for surprise Germany World Cup call-up?
Germany & Eintracht FrankfurtEintracht Frankfurt star nominated for Germany's World Cup squad
Rumor Germany & FC BayernManuel Neuer to undergo key tests with DFB-Pokal final and World Cup in doubt
German national teamKai Havertz named in Germany’s World Cup squad
Rumor Germany & Bayern Bayern wonderkid Lennart Karl included in Germany's World Cup squad

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Analysis/Commentary Bundesliga2025/26 Bundesliga Team of the Season
Analysis/Commentary SC FreiburgSC Freiburg vs Aston Villa: Europa League final player ratings
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Analysis/Commentary Bayern & WolfsburgBayern's Pokal triumph over Wolfsburg confirms changing of the guard in German women's football
Editor's pick FC Schalke 04"I’m thinking about my future every day" – 40-year-old Edin Džeko weighs up next move after Schalke fairy tale
Editor's pick Werder BremenWhy a move to a top club may come too early for Werder Bremen's Karim Coulibaly amid links to Chelsea, Newcastle and PSG
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Analysis/Commentary FC BayernBayern Munich player ratings vs PSG: How the German champions fared at Allianz Arena
Editor's pick Hertha BSCWhy 16-year-old Hertha prodigy Kennet Eichhorn is attracting interest from Bayern, Dortmund and other top clubs
Analysis/Commentary Jens StageJens Stage continues to deliver for Werder Bremen
Editor's pick BundesligaPhilipp Lahm "curious" about new German U21 league – but insists senior-level minutes remain key for young players
Editor's pick RB Leipzig“We have to get even better” – CEO Tatjana Haenni on RB Leipzig’s goal to be "best in class" for talent
Editor's pick RB Leipzig"That's our goal" – RB Leipzig must be ready to pounce on Bundesliga title if Bayern falter, says CEO Tatjana Haenni
Analysis/Commentary FC BayernBayern Munich player ratings vs Real Madrid: How Vincent Kompany’s side fared at the Allianz Arena
Editor's pick BUNDESLIGA Bundesliga Relegation Calendar: Which bottom side has the hardest run-in?
Editor's pick 1. FC Union BerlinWho is Marie-Louise Eta, Union Berlin’s new interim head coach and the first woman to lead a men’s Bundesliga team?
Analysis/Commentary Salim MusahShould Salim Musah get to start for Werder Bremen?
Editor's pick Borussia Dortmund Borussia Dortmund expand global footprint with "World Street Series" initiative
Analysis/Commentary FC BayernBayern Munich player ratings vs Real Madrid: How Vincent Kompany’s side fared at the Bernabeu
Editor's pick Werder Bremen"Momentum is going our way" – Daniel Thioune and Werder heading in the right direction
Editor's pick RB Leipzig Antonio Nusa: A growing influence in Leipzig
Editor's pick Werder Bremen Leonardo Bittencourt reflects on dual nationality and his final few months with Werder Bremen
Analysis/Commentary GermanyGermany player ratings: How Julian Nagelsmann's side fared against Switzerland

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Exclusive interview FC Bayern“Not a topic for me” – Philipp Lahm not considering Bayern management role
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