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Morocco football federation backs coach Ouahbi after World Cup exit
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Morocco football federation backs coach Ouahbi after World Cup exit

From Cooperativa · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement Outcome reported
  • The Royal Moroccan Football Federation confirmed Mohamed Ouahbi as the national team coach.
  • The federation defended the team's performance at the 2026 World Cup, calling it "positive and honorable."
  • Ouahbi's position was reaffirmed despite criticism following the team's 2-0 loss to France in the quarterfinals.

The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has officially ratified Mohamed Ouahbi as the head coach of the national team, reaffirming their confidence in his leadership. This decision comes despite recent criticism following the Atlas Lions' 2-0 defeat against France in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals.

The Steering Committee ratified its confidence in the coach of the national team, Mohamed Ouahbi, to continue at the head of his mission.

— Royal Moroccan Football FederationIn a statement confirming Ouahbi's position.

The FRMF's steering committee described the Moroccan team's participation in the World Cup as "positive and honorable." The statement also condemned what it called "false information spread by some individuals" regarding the players' performance, directly addressing critiques that questioned their commitment during the match against France.

The Moroccan team's participation in the World Cup was positive and honorable.

— Royal Moroccan Federation Steering CommitteeDescribing the team's performance.

FRMF President Fouzi Lekjaa emphasized that all national team players "brilliantly defended the national colors, demonstrating dedication and commitment." The federation's backing of Ouahbi and its defense of the team's performance signal a unified front amidst the post-tournament scrutiny.

All national team players brilliantly defended the national colors, demonstrating dedication and commitment.

— Fouzi LekjaaPresident of the FRMF, commenting on player performance.
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Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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