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Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi says the Atlas Lions are capable of eliminating France in the future, revealing he was surprised by how quickly his players embraced his ideas after taking charge just months before the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Ouahbi: Morocco can eliminate France next time after rapid progress under my project

Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi believes his side will return stronger from their FIFA World Cup disappointment, insisting the Atlas Lions are...

Morocco coach Mohamed OuaMorocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi refused to blame injuries for his side's World Cup exit to France, insisting the Atlas Lions already possess the talent, structure and ambition to one day become FIFA World Cup champions.hbi has thrown his support behind Achraf Hakimi following the court verdict involving the defender, insisting the Paris Saint-Germain star remains "the best right-back in the world" after Morocco's 1-0 win over Scotland.

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Ouahbi refuses injury excuses as he insists Morocco have everything to become world champions

Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi refused to hide behind injuries after his side’s FIFA World Cup quarter-final defeat to France, insisting excuses...

France coach Didier Deschamps says the challenge facing his current squad is unlike previous World Cup campaigns, with Les Bleus now carrying the weight of expectation after reaching another semi-final.

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Deschamps compares France’s 2018, 2022 and 2026 World Cup campaign expectations

Didier Deschamps believes the greatest challenge facing his France side at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is not the quality of their...

Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi says the Atlas Lions must put their World Cup disappointment behind them and focus on qualifying for and winning the Africa Cup of Nations before thinking about the 2030 FIFA World Cup.

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Morocco turn attention to AFCON after France defeat, says coach Ouahbi

Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi has urged his players and supporters to look beyond the disappointment of their FIFA World Cup exit...

France coach Didier Deschamps believes Morocco's future remains bright despite their FIFA World Cup quarter-final exit, praising the Atlas Lions' young squad and steady progress on the international stage.

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Deschamps predicts bright future for Morocco after World Cup heartbreak

France coach Didier Deschamps believes Morocco’s rise on the international stage is far from over, insisting the Atlas Lions possess the quality,...

France coach Didier Deschamps has dismissed suggestions that Kylian Mbappé is selfish, describing his captain as an exemplary leader whose commitment to the team extends far beyond goals after Les Bleus reached the World Cup semi-finals.

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France boss hits back at criticism of Mbappé’s character

Didier Deschamps has launched a passionate defense of Kylian Mbappé’s character, rejecting suggestions that the France captain is driven by individual ambition...

Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi refused to blame injuries for his side's World Cup exit to France, insisting the Atlas Lions already possess the talent, structure and ambition to one day become FIFA World Cup champions.

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Ouahbi: Morocco came to win the World Cup, not just make up the numbers

Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi has insisted his country’s World Cup journey is driven by the ambition to become champions rather than...

France coach Didier Deschamps admitted the lengthy delay before Kylian Mbappé's first-half penalty against Morocco caused frustration, agreeing with Erling Haaland's criticism despite Les Bleus' 2-0 World Cup quarter-final victory.

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Deschamps agrees with Haaland over lengthy VAR delay before Mbappe penalty miss

France coach Didier Deschamps admitted the lengthy delay before Kylian Mbappé’s first half penalty against Morocco created frustration for his captain, openly...

France coach Didier Deschamps says the secret behind Les Bleus' march into a third consecutive FIFA World Cup semi-final lies not in individual brilliance but in a squad united by sacrifice, togetherness and collective responsibility.

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‘The collective comes first’: Deschamps reveals France’s World Cup formula

France may boast one of the most feared attacking units in world football, but Didier Deschamps insists their march into a third...

FIFA refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina has rejected claims of bias towards Argentina at the 2026 World Cup, insisting match officials operate independently while explaining the controversial VAR decisions that sparked Egypt's outrage.

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FIFA refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina mounts strong defence of World Cup officials amid Argentina controversy

After days of mounting criticism over several contentious refereeing decisions involving Argentina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, football’s highest refereeing authority...

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Ouahbi: Morocco can eliminate France next time after rapid progress under my project

Ouahbi refuses injury excuses as he insists Morocco have everything to become world champions

Deschamps compares France’s 2018, 2022 and 2026 World Cup campaign expectations

Morocco turn attention to AFCON after France defeat, says coach Ouahbi

Deschamps predicts bright future for Morocco after World Cup heartbreak

France boss hits back at criticism of Mbappé’s character

Ouahbi: Morocco came to win the World Cup, not just make up the numbers

Deschamps agrees with Haaland over lengthy VAR delay before Mbappe penalty miss

‘The collective comes first’: Deschamps reveals France’s World Cup formula

FIFA refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina mounts strong defence of World Cup officials amid Argentina controversy

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