Despite guiding Morocco through a triumphant era, Walid Regragui resigned as the side’s head coach just months before the World Cup, blaming the intense pressure that came with the job.
Regragui was replaced by Mohamed Ouahbi, who led Morocco to the Under-20 World Cup title in 2025. This will be Ouahbi’s first major assignment at senior level as he looks to cope with the pressure of expectations.
Mohamed Ouahbi’s track record as a coach:
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Matches: 79
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Wins: 45
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Draws: 14
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Losses: 20
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Win Rate: 56.96%
Mohamed Ouahbi’s record as coach of Morocco’s senior team:
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Matches: 5
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Win: 3
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Draws: 2
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Losses: 0
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Win Rate: 60%
What did Mohamed Ouahbi say before Brazil vs Morocco?
“(Brazil is) not afraid – we are not afraid either,” Mohamed Ouahabi told reporters through an interpreter. “We have entered a new dimension, we are much more respected now… we have to take responsibility for this and stay in it for the long haul.
“For now, if Morocco participates in a competition, it has to go for the (trophy).”
«We are not going to change our principles too much. We no longer have to fear Brazil. We have our principles, our values, we know who we are playing for.»
«Some people say this is not the Brazil of the past. It is a prestigious competition – it is an honorable thing to start our journey with this competition.»
Published on June 14, 2026
