Ayyoub Bouaddi targets 2030 World Cup with Morocco
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Africa Top Sports
Ayyoub Bouaddi, the Moroccan midfielder at Manchester City, hopes to return to Morocco’s national team for the 2030 World Cup. The 18-year-old international described his experience at the 2026 tournament as the best memory of his career on “Uncut”, produced by the Premier League and EA SPORTS FC.
Ayyoub Bouaddi, the Moroccan midfielder at Manchester City, wants to play in the 2030 World Cup with the Atlas Lions. On “Uncut”, a programme produced by the Premier League and EA SPORTS FC, he described his first World Cup experience as the best memory of his career and said he wanted to give Moroccan supporters something back for their support, according to Africa Top Sports.
The 18-year-old played five matches at the 2026 World Cup, against Brazil, Scotland, the Netherlands, Canada and France. He said international competitions with Morocco gave him a different feeling from his Champions League experiences with Lille and Manchester City, according to Africa Top Sports.
His ambition is part of preparations for the 2030 World Cup hosted by Morocco, Spain and Portugal. On 29 October, former Brazil international Cafu also said that Morocco was ready to host a memorable 2030 World Cup.
