Five days after Morocco’s quarterfinal exit from the 2026 World Cup following a 2-0 defeat to France, Mohamed Ouahbi offered a detailed assessment of the Atlas Lions’ campaign during a press conference at the Mohammed VI Football Complex. Speaking for nearly an hour, the national team coach revisited the reasons behind the loss to Les Bleus, defended his decisions, addressed the controversies surrounding his staff and several players, and reiterated one central message: Morocco is moving in the right direction, even though there is still plenty of work ahead.
