Morocco coach Ouahbi focuses on future after World Cup quarter-final exit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 11:43 PM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi expressed confidence in his team's ability to recover following their quarter-final exit from the World Cup against France. The Atlas Lions lost 2-0, mirroring their earlier defeat in the semi-finals four years ago. Ouahbi emphasized the need to shift focus to the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and the 2030 World Cup, which Morocco will co-host. He acknowledged the challenge of facing a strong French side but remains optimistic about the squad's potential for growth and improvement in the future.
- •Morocco lost 2-0 to France in the World Cup quarter-finals.
- •Ouahbi emphasizes rebuilding for future competitions.
- •AFCON qualifying begins in September.
- •Morocco will co-host the 2030 World Cup with Spain and Portugal.
- •The team features several promising young players.
- 11:43 PMYahoo Sports — Morocco coach Ouahbi vows team will come back stronger after World Cup exit
"Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi promised that his team will bounce back from their World Cup quarter-final exit against France on Thursday and keep building as they prepare to co-host the next tournament in 2030.Ouahbi insisted the AFCON was the immediate priority, before focusing on the 2030 World Cup which Morocco will co-host alongside Spain and Portugal.
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