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2026 FIFA WC: Morocco Is Now A Major Footballing Nation, Says Coach Ouahbi As They Reach Quarters
FIFA World Cup: Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi has said that his team is no longer a "surprise" but a "real contender" at the FIFA World Cup 2026 after beating Canada 3-0 to reach the quarterfinals. Morocco had become the first African nation to reach the semifinals at the FIFA World Cup in 2022 and are on course to emulate that performance.
Canada was the more aggressive side in the first half. It put constant pressure on Morocco, forcing uncharacteristic mistakes and attacking with speed whenever it won the ball. But the Atlas Lions showed their class in the second half, with Azzedine Ounahi scoring twice before Soufiane Rahimi added a late third to seal the win.
"When people talk about Morocco now, they are talking about a major footballing nation," Ouahbi said in the post-match press conference. "It is a great source of pride, but I think this is only the beginning. We want to keep going."
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