Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi says the team is no longer a surprise after reaching the World Cup quarter-finals. Speaking following the Saturday match, Ouahbi frames the quarter-final achievement as a continuation of progress rather than a one-off result. He also expresses pride in the team’s performance and says the run is “just the start,” adding that Morocco should aim to sustain strong showings in future competitions.
Ouahbi’s comments also address criticism outside the team. One report notes he responds to “bold” claims attributed to Canada’s Jesse Marsch, while maintaining the focus on Morocco’s own standards and ambitions. The coverage places Morocco’s quarter-final run in context of recent success, including the team’s semi-final appearance at the 2022 World Cup and a victory in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Overall, sources agree that Ouahbi positions Morocco’s achievement as earned and signals an expectation of further advancement as the campaign continues.
