Chadi Riad: Our Goal is to Win the World Cup and Write New History for Morocco

The Moroccan international, Chadi Riad, revealed the great ambitions driving the national team in the 2026 World Cup finals, emphasizing that the "Atlas Lions" are not content with just participating or going far in the tournament. Instead, they have set their sights on a bigger goal: competing for the world title.

In an interview with the Spanish newspaper "AS," the Moroccan national team defender emphasized that the team believes in its ability to achieve an exceptional accomplishment, benefiting from the confidence Moroccan football has gained on the international stage in recent years.

Riyad emphasized that the national team players are entering the World Cup with a victor's mentality, noting that believing in one's own capabilities is the first step towards achieving major goals in global competitions.

The Moroccan defender stated that the current focus within the national camp is on competing for the title, explaining that confidence and ambition are essential elements for contending with the strongest teams in the world.

The Crystal Palace player pointed out that the atmosphere within the team is extremely positive, noting that the results achieved in recent years have given the players a significant morale boost and additional confidence in their ability to face major international teams.

He also highlighted that a large number of the national team members have accumulated significant experience in major European leagues and competitions, which provides the group with additional strength during the World Cup competitions.

Regarding his first participation in the World Cup, Shadi Riad described the experience as an exceptional moment in his football career, emphasizing that representing Morocco in the world's biggest football event is a great source of pride and honor for him.

The Moroccan defender did not miss the opportunity to praise the fan support accompanying the team at various stages, emphasizing that the strong presence of "Atlas Lions" supporters in the stands provides the players with additional motivation to perform at their best.

Shadi Riad, aged 22, continues to establish himself as one of the most prominent rising stars in Moroccan football, having made his way through European fields and recently winning the UEFA Europa Conference League with Crystal Palace. He now sets his sights on achieving a new milestone with the national team during the 2026 World Cup.