WIRE — Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi has etched his name into the history books, becoming the first African player to make five FIFA World Cup appearances as a teenager.The 18-year-old Lille star reached the milestone during Morocco's World Cup quarter-final clash against France on Thursday, July 9, 2026. At 18 years and 280 days old, Bouaddi has been a revelation for the Atlas Lions in North America, starting four of Morocco's five matches at the tournament.Born on October
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