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Morocco's Football Federation Sticks with Coach Mohamed Ouahbi Despite Criticism

PUBLISHED July 16, 2026
Morocco's Football Federation Sticks with Coach Mohamed Ouahbi Despite Criticism

In a decisive move aimed at ensuring stability within its national football team, the Moroccan Football Federation has confirmed that Mohamed Ouahbi will continue to serve as the head coach, despite the team's recent exit from the World Cup quarterfinals. This decision was announced by federation official Abdessalam Belegchour during a meeting of the executive committee, as shared on the social media platform X. The Moroccan national team faced a setback in the quarterfinals, succumbing to a 0-2 defeat against France, which subsequently led to a wave of critical feedback regarding Ouahbi's coaching performance.

Belegchour emphasized that confidence in Coach Mohamed Ouahbi was reaffirmed during the meeting, allowing him to carry on with his duties in the upcoming period. The 49-year-old coach had only taken over the reins from Walid Regragui in early March. Under his guidance, the U20 team achieved remarkable success last year, clinching the World Cup title. During the recent tournament held across the USA, Canada, and Mexico, he led the

As reported by tagesspiegel.de.

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