German reports indicate that Eintracht Frankfurt's duo, Younes Ben Taleb and Ayoub El Maimouni, are in line to receive their first call-ups to Morocco's national football team, which could open the door for their participation in the 2026 World Cup. The new head coach of Morocco, Mohammed Wahbi, has reportedly included both players in the preliminary squad for the upcoming international break, according to "Get German Football News" citing Bild newspaper.

This anticipated call-up is a significant milestone for the players and could enhance their prospects of being included in Morocco's squad for future competitions. Both Ben Taleb and El Maimouni were born outside Morocco—Ben Taleb in Frankfurt and El Maimouni in Spain—but are eligible to represent Morocco thanks to their family heritage. Meanwhile, Ben Taleb remains eligible to play for the German national team, as the upcoming international matches in March will only be friendlies.

Morocco is scheduled to face Ecuador, which poses an exciting opportunity for both players to make an impression. This move reflects the Moroccan national team's strategy to broaden its pool of players by including talents from the diaspora, thereby enhancing its competitiveness on the world stage, especially as preparations for the World Cup intensify.