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Mohamed Ouahbi

Mohamed Ouahbi — Morocco coach at the 2026 World Cup, leading team to knockout rounds after advancing unbeaten.

2026-06-042026-06-26

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  1. June 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Morocco have 'ingredients' of World Cup winners, says coach Ouahbi By AFP June 25, 2026 03:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Mohamed Ouahbi, Head Coach of Morocco, and substitute players celebrate the team

    Morocco have 'ingredients' of World Cup winners, says coach Ouahbi
  3. Citizen Digital

    Hakimi and coach Mohamed Ouahbi were visibly angered by conceding for a second time, but the 2022 World Cup semi-finalists responded before half-time.

    Morocco overcome historic Haiti goals to roll into World Cup last 32
  4. Citizen Digital

    Hakimi and coach Mohamed Ouahbi were visibly angered by conceding for a second time, but the 2022 World Cup semi-finalists responded before half-time.

    Morocco overcome historic Haiti goals to roll into World Cup last 32
  5. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeMorocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi said his players have to believe they can become the first African winners of the World Cup after storming into the last 32 unbeaten.

    Morocco have 'ingredients' of World Cup winners, says coach Ouahbi
  6. Citizen Digital

    (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) Audio By Vocalize Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi is "very calm" despite confirmation that he faces trial in France on rape charges, his national team coach Mohamed Ouahbi said after the 1-0 win over Scotland at the World Cup on Friday.

    Hakimi 'calm' despite facing rape trial, says Morocco World Cup coach
  7. The Standard

    Moroccan coach Mohamed Ouahbi went with an unchanged starting line-up here following the Brazil clash, but opposite number Steve Clarke made three changes.

    Saibari early strike gives Morocco World Cup win over Scotland
  8. Citizen Digital

    Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi was left with the feeling that his team could, and perhaps should, have taken more from the contest though.

    Ancelotti urges patience as Brazil make slow World Cup start
  9. The Standard

    Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi urged his players not to fear Brazil, and his message appeared to resonate as the 2022 semi-finalists started brightly in one of the standout matches of the first round.After Neil El Aynaoui and Achraf Hakimi threatened the Brazil goal, Saibari made t

    Vinicius earns Brazil 1-1 draw with Morocco in World Cup opener
  10. Citizen Digital

    Morocco coach says 'don't fear' Brazil ahead of World Cup opener By AFP June 13, 2026 01:10 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Morocco's head coach Mohamed Ouahbi (L) speaks with defender #02 Achraf Hakimi dur

    Morocco coach says 'don't fear' Brazil ahead of World Cup opener
  11. Citizen Digital

    Coach Mohamed Ouahbi, who replaced Walid Regragui as Morocco boss in March, said: "It's a match that will tell us where we stand, but I think we're in a good place to start this competition.

    Brazil enter the fray at the World Cup

Yesterday

  1. Morocco coach says team has World Cup winner ingredients

    Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi said his players must believe they can become the first African winners of the World Cup after advancing to the last 32 unbeaten, beating Haiti 4-2 and finishing second to Brazil in Group C.

    18 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  2. Morocco beats Haiti 4-2, advances to World Cup last 32

    Morocco defeated Haiti 4-2 in a Group C match to advance to the World Cup last 32, though they finished second to Brazil on goal difference. Haiti scored their first World Cup goals in 52 years during the match.

    25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Morocco defeats Haiti 4-2 in World Cup group stage match

    Morocco overcame two goals conceded to Haiti to win 4-2 in Atlanta, advancing to the World Cup last 32 but finishing second to Brazil in Group C. Haiti scored their first World Cup goals in 52 years.

    25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Morocco coach says team has World Cup winner ingredients

    Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi said his players have the ambition and respect of opponents to become the first African World Cup winners after advancing unbeaten to the last 32. Morocco beat Haiti 4-2 on Wednesday and finished second to Brazil in Group C, with a knockout match against the Netherlands, Japan or Sweden awaiting in Monterrey on Monday.

    25 June 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 20 June

  1. Hakimi 'very calm' facing rape trial, Morocco coach says

    Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi is confirmed to face trial in France on rape charges, which he denies. His coach Mohamed Ouahbi said Hakimi is focused and unfazed after playing in Morocco's 1-0 World Cup win over Scotland on Friday.

    20 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Saibari's early goal gives Morocco 1-0 win over Scotland

    Ismael Saibari scored after 71 seconds as Morocco defeated Scotland 1-0 in a World Cup match, with the goal described as the fastest of the tournament so far. Morocco now has four points from two games and are positioned to advance to the knockout rounds.

    20 June 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 14 June

  1. Brazil draws with Morocco in 2026 World Cup opening match

    Brazil drew 1-1 with Morocco in their opening 2026 World Cup Group C match in New Jersey, with Vinicius Junior equalizing after falling behind to Ismael Saibari's goal. Coach Carlo Ancelotti urged patience, saying "you don't win a World Cup based on your first match," acknowledging the team played with anxiety and nerves but cautioning against losing heart early in the tournament.

    14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Vinicius equalises as Brazil draw with Morocco in World Cup

    Vinicius Junior scored an equaliser to give Brazil a 1-1 draw with Morocco in their Group C World Cup opener in New Jersey on Saturday. Brazil, chasing a record sixth World Cup title, showed uncertain form under first-time foreign coach Carlo Ancelotti, while Morocco, the 2022 semi-finalists, took an early lead through Ismael Saibari's 21st-minute goal.

    14 June 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 13 June

  1. Morocco coach urges team to respect Brazil without fear

    Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi said his players should not fear playing Brazil in their 2026 World Cup opener in New Jersey on Saturday, but treat them with respect. Ouahbi emphasized confidence in his team following Morocco's semi-final run at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

    13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Brazil face Morocco in World Cup group-stage standout

    Five-time World Cup winners Brazil play surprise 2022 semi-finalists Morocco on Saturday in one of the standout group-stage matchups at the expanded 48-team tournament.

    13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 12 June

  1. Morocco replaces injured Ezzalzouli and Aguerd for World Cup

    Morocco made two injury-enforced changes to their World Cup squad, with winger Abde Ezzalzouli ruled out due to a knee injury sustained in a friendly against Norway and replaced by Amine Sbai, while defender Nayef Aguerd, who has not played since March after groin surgery, makes way for Marwane Saadane. The changes come ahead of Morocco's tournament opener against Brazil.

    12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 4 June

  1. Morocco's dual-national scouting strategy strengthens football team

    Morocco's recruitment of dual-national footballers, once a rare occurrence, has become central to the national team's sporting strategy and now accounts for the majority of players across age groups. The shift aims to help the Atlas Lions improve on reaching the semi-finals in 2022 and compete with leading football nations.

    4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

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