Mohamed Ouahbi, the head coach of the Moroccan national team, expressed his sadness after the 'Atlas Lions' exited the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup, following a 2-0 loss to France in the match held on Thursday evening.

In remarks after the match, Ouahbi said that the Moroccan team faced an opponent with extensive experience in major tournaments, noting that the players gave their all to achieve a positive result, but the French team managed to capitalize on the opportunities that came their way.

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The head coach explained that the Moroccan team struggled to impose its style in the first half, before improving in the second half, as the players tried to get back into the game and pressure the opponent, but the task remained difficult against a team with great potential. He added that such matches are decided by small details, emphasizing that Morocco's players put up a strong fight and showed a fighting spirit until the final whistle.

Ouahbi stressed that the upcoming phase requires continuing to work with the same seriousness, focusing on developing the team and enhancing the quality of the available resources, pointing out the importance of having ready alternatives to maintain performance levels in case any player is absent.

He concluded his remarks by expressing his confidence in the future of the Moroccan national team, stressing that this group has great potential and that continued work and development will give the team a chance to achieve better results in upcoming competitions.