Best scorer in Ligue 2, Troyes striker Tawfik Bentayeb hopes to be part of the players selected by Morocco for the 2026 World Cup.
Top scorer in Ligue 2 this season with 18 goals, Tawfik Bentayeb was one of the key players in Troyes’ promotion. Named in the championship’s best team at the UNFP Awards, the Moroccan striker is knocking on the door of the national team, as the 2026 World Cup looms on the horizon.
Bentayeb: “Of course I think about it”
The player, who has appeared twelve times with youth categories (U17, U20 and U23), addressed the topic on the sidelines of the ceremony on Monday evening. “Of course I think about it, because I think I had a pretty good season,” admitted the 24-year-old player. I think I am a legitimate candidate for a place in the team, then we will see the coach’s choices. I had this in a corner of my mind throughout the season. We will see what happens. “
Morocco’s list expected on May 21
Set for Thursday, May 21, the announcement of the list of players called up for the 2026 World Cup by coach Mohamed Ouahbi will therefore be followed with curiosity by Tawfik Bentayeb. Arriving last summer at ESTAC from Union Touarga, the native of Casablanca showcased his finishing skills all season, with 12 goals from his left foot, 3 from his right foot, and 3 with his head. Will this be enough to convince Walid Regragui’s successor? Answer next week.
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