Ouahbi to Remain Morocco Coach Through 2030 World Cup

Mohamed Ouahbi will continue to lead Morocco's national football team, with the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) confirming his tenure through the 2030 World Cup. Morocco is co-hosting the 2030 tournament with Spain and Portugal.

Ouahbi, 49, took over from Walid Regragui, who famously guided the Atlas Lions to the semifinals of the 2022 World Cup and the final of the Africa Cup of Nations in January. Under Ouahbi's guidance, Morocco reached the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup, where they were defeated 2-0 by France.

Despite the quarterfinal exit, the FRMF issued a statement reaffirming its "full confidence" in Ouahbi. "The Federation asserts its full confidence in Mohamed Ouahbi to continue to shoulder the responsibility as head coach of the national team," the FRMF stated. Ouahbi's previous success includes leading Morocco to win the U-20 World Cup in 2025, bolstering his reputation as a promising young coach in Africa.

While the FRMF did not officially disclose the contract duration, Ouahbi had previously indicated that his agreement would extend until the conclusion of the 2030 World Cup. His continued leadership signals a commitment to stability and sustained development for the Moroccan squad.