Sport: Soccer Country: France Category: Coaching

Mohamed Ouahbi cites handball controversy after Morocco's World Cup exit

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 11:06 PM

Last updated Jul 9, 2026

Mohamed Ouahbi cites handball controversy after Morocco's World Cup exit

Summary

Morocco was eliminated from the World Cup after losing to France in the quarter-finals on July 9, 2026. The defeat was overshadowed by a controversial moment when a potential handball occurred in the lead-up to Kylian Mbappé's goal. Head coach Mohamed Ouahbi expressed his belief that the handball should have been called, claiming it influenced his players. Refereeing analyst Juan Guzmán disagreed, stating the handball was incidental and did not affect the goal. This match marks the end of Morocco's run in the tournament, with discussions around officiating decisions expected to continue.

Source Links

Yahoo Sports

Key Details

•Morocco lost to France in the World Cup quarter-finals on July 9.
•Mohamed Ouahbi claims a handball affected player performance.
•Kylian Mbappé scored a controversial goal during the match.
•Referee analyst argues the handball was incidental and non-impactful.

Latest Updates

11:06 PMYahoo Sports — Mohamed Ouahbi: It was definitely handball!

What they're saying

"
Morocco were knocked out of the World Cup after losing to France in the quarter-finals, amid controversy over a possible handball in the build-up to Kylian Mbappé’s goal. In response, Mohamed Qua...
— Yahoo Sports

Related Teams & Leagues

Soccer