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Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi has promised that his team will bounce back from their World Cup quarter-final exit against France, saying the Atlas Lions will continue building as they prepare to co-host the 2030 World Cup.
France beat Morocco 2-0 at Gillette Stadium near Boston, a repeat of the scoreline when the sides met in the 2022 semi-finals. Ouahbi said: “France are a really great side. We know we can compete, and what we want to do is work even harder to try to do even better next time.”
He insisted the AFCON next year is the immediate priority before focusing on the 2030 World Cup, adding: “We have a huge hotbed of talent and a strong federation, so we have everything you could need to keep improving.”
Key Points:
Morocco’s young team gained valuable experience that will help them in future tournaments
The immediate focus shifts to AFCON 2027 qualifiers starting in September
Morocco will co-host the 2030 World Cup with Spain and Portugal
Ouahbi acknowledges France’s quality but believes Morocco can compete with the best
The team has a “huge hotbed of talent” to build on for the future
Morocco will begin AFCON qualifiers in September as they look to win the tournament next year in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. The 2030 World Cup co-hosting remains a longer-term goal.
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