Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi reacts to the team’s World Cup quarter-final defeat to France by saying Morocco will respond with stronger performances ahead of future tournaments. He acknowledges France’s quality and talent while expressing confidence in Morocco’s young squad and the backing it receives from the federation. Ouahbi says the focus now is on Morocco’s next major target, prioritizing the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). He also looks further ahead to the 2030 World Cup, which Morocco will co-host with Spain and Portugal, describing the aim as reshaping Morocco’s World Cup story on home soil. In his comments, Ouahbi frames the loss to France as a motivation for the longer term, suggesting Morocco intends to improve its level over time. Across the coverage, he emphasizes continuity and development after the exit, combining short-term preparation for AFCON with longer-term planning for the tournament in 2030.
Morocco coach Ouahbi vows to rebuild after World Cup quarter-final loss to France
Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi reacts to the team’s World Cup quarter-final defeat to France by saying Morocco will respond with stronger performances ahead of future tournaments. He acknowledges France...
- Morocco lose to France in a World Cup quarter-final, prompting comments from coach Mohamed Ouahbi.
- Ouahbi says France’s team is highly talented and performs at a high level.
- Ouahbi states Morocco will rebuild and return stronger after the World Cup exit.
- He prioritizes the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) next, before focusing on the 2030 World Cup.
- Morocco will co-host the 2030 World Cup with Spain and Portugal, and Ouahbi points to long-term improvement with an eye on that event.
Following their defeat against France, Morocco’s coach Mohamed Ouahbi displayed unwavering resolve. He recognized the exceptional skill and talent of the French team while expressing confidence in Morocco's young players. With strong federation backing, Ouahbi aims for improvement. Looking towards the future, the team aspires to reshape their World Cup narrative on home ground in 2030 and possibly avenge their loss to France.
1 hour agoMorocco 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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