Akkar is approaching the "World Cup group."

Moroccan international Nayef Aguerd is nearing a return to competitive action, following positive developments in his health condition after the injury he sustained at the end of the season with his team Olympique Marseille; this has reassured Moroccan fans ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

French media reports have indicated that the Moroccan defender is close to being included in the final list of the Moroccan national team, after the rehabilitation phase he underwent in Morocco showed reassuring signs regarding his recovery and regaining his physical readiness.

According to the same sources, Mohamed Wahbi, the coach of the Moroccan national team, has included Aguerd's name among the expected options in the final list for participation in the "World Cup," especially given the team's need for the player's experience and extensive background in major international matches.

Aguerd had left the city of Marseille in recent weeks to continue his treatment program in Morocco after undergoing successful surgery due to pain in the groin area; this raised concerns among Moroccan fans, considering the player's importance within the defensive system of the "Atlas Lions."

Nayef Aguerd is considered one of the key pillars of the Moroccan national team in recent years, having played significant roles in various continental and global competitions, where he was a starter in the Africa Cup that Morocco won as well as the "Qatar 2022 World Cup"; thus, his potential return would provide an important morale and technical boost for the "Atlas Lions" ahead of the 2026 World Cup.