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Morocco Coach Mohamed Ouabhi Says Atlas Lions Can Be 'Unstoppable' in FIFA World Cup 2026

By AFP News July 02, 2026 • 16:05 PM View: 615

Morocco coach Mohamed Ouabhi believes his team is primed to make a deep run at the World Cup, declaring that the Atlas Lions could be "unstoppable" if they play to their potential.

The Moroccans, beaten semi-finalists at the 2022 World Cup, advanced to the last 16 on Monday after winning a thrilling battle with the Netherlands on penalties in Monterrey.

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