Knee injury threatens Zalzouli's participation in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup.

Initial medical examinations that Moroccan international Abdessamad Ezzalzouli, forward of the Moroccan national team, underwent revealed that he suffered a knee ligament injury, which will keep him off the field for the upcoming period.

"Hesport" learned from a source close to the Moroccan national team's camp in the United States that the initial tests confirmed Ezzalzouli's injury to the right knee ligaments, which will keep him away from the pitch for a period ranging between two to three weeks.

The same source added that the Real Betis forward will undergo additional tests today, Monday, to accurately determine the nature of the injury and to establish a specific treatment and rehabilitation program to help him regain his fitness as soon as possible.

Ezzalzouli sustained the injury during the last friendly match of the Moroccan national team against Norway, which ended in a 1-1 draw yesterday, Sunday.

Ezzalzouli left the field before the end of the first half, affected by his injury, following a strong tackle he received during the match.

It is worth noting that the Moroccan national team will begin its journey in the 2026 World Cup finals with a match against Brazil on June 13, starting at 11 PM.