Morocco coach supports Belgium after quarterfinal loss to France
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 12:27 AM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Mohamed Ouahbi, manager of Morocco, expressed his support for Belgium to win the World Cup following his team's 2-0 defeat to France in the quarterfinals. The match, held at Boston Stadium, marked Morocco's exit from the tournament. Ouahbi, originally from Belgium, hopes for Belgium's success in the semifinals against either Spain or France. He emphasized his admiration for France's manager Didier Deschamps and acknowledged Morocco's promising future as a co-host of the 2030 World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal.
- •Morocco lost 2-0 to France in World Cup quarterfinals.
- •Ouahbi roots for Belgium in the semifinals.
- •He was born in Brussels to a Moroccan family.
- •Deschamps praised Morocco's potential ahead of the 2030 World Cup.
- •Both teams have significant soccer histories.
- 12:27 AMYahoo Sports — Morocco coach rooting for Belgium to win World Cup after France loss
"Mohamed Ouahbi took Morocco's loss to France in the World cup quarterfinals in stride. With his team eliminated, the coach is supporting his home country.
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