Morocco Coach Wahbi Credits Royal Vision for World Cup Success

Morocco's national football team coach, Mohammed Wahbi, attributed the team's success in the 2026 World Cup to continuous work in national football and King Mohammed VI's vision.

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The Mohammed VI Academy played a pivotal role in developing a generation of players capable of competing at the highest levels, describing it as a 'nursery for talent and maker of champions.'

Wahbi highlighted the pivotal role of the Mohammed VI Academy in developing players capable of competing at the highest levels, calling it a "nursery for talent and maker of champions." He emphasized that the Moroccan team is no longer seen as a surprise but as a strong contender, with ambitions to go as far as possible in the tournament.

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The Moroccan national team is no longer seen as a surprise team on the world stage, but has become among the teams capable of competing strongly.

Addressing player health, Wahbi mentioned that Ismail Saibari experienced mild thigh pain, and Chadi Riad was not at 100 percent, leading to his non-participation. Further clarity on their condition is expected in the coming days.

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The group's ambition does not stop at reaching the quarter-finals, but extends to going as far as possible, while maintaining a spirit of humility and focus in every match.

Regarding the match against Canada, Wahbi noted that the team performed better in the second half. He stated that tactical substitutions helped break the opponent's pressure and impose Morocco's style of play, which ultimately influenced the performance and the final result.

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Ismail Saibari felt mild pain in his thigh, while Chadi Riad was not 100 percent ready, which led the technical staff not to take risks with him.