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Mohamed Ouahbi

Also known as: Coach Mohamed Ouahbi

Mohamed Ouahbi — Morocco coach who won the U-20 World Cup in 2025, leading the team at the 2026 World Cup.

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  1. July 2026
  2. Joy Online

    There had been some doubts about how they might fare given ⁠a coaching change just three months before the final, but Mohamed Ouahbi made a seamless transition into the senior coach role from the ​junior ranks after leading Morocco to last year’s U-20 World Cup title.

    Eliminated Morocco turn attention to co-hosting 2030 World Cup
  3. Joy Online

    Coach ​Mohamed Ouahbi said his side had still left a good image despite a laboured performance as ‌they lost to France for a second successive tournament.

    Morocco have to accept defeat after being beaten by ‘better’ France
  4. The Ghanaian Times

    Mohamed Ouahbi’s side have shown they can suffer, control spells of possession and punish opponents with speed and precision.

    Morocco to test France World Cup credentials
  5. The Chronicle

    Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi Ranked seventh in the world, Mohamed Ouahbi’s men finished second in Group C before beating the Netherlands on penalties and swatting aside tournament co-hosts Canada.

    France and Morocco lock horns in World Cup semi-final
  6. Joy Online

    He now has four in World Cups – the most of any African player. “The first half was very intense,” Morocco manager Mohamed Ouahbi told his post-match media conference.

    Unbeaten in 34 matches – why Morocco are World Cup contenders
  7. June 2026
  8. Daily Guide

    Coach Mohamed Ouahbi Morocco ​have set their sights on topping their group ahead of Brazil but are not too ‌concerned about the possible permutations that would follow for them in the first knockout round, coach Mohamed Ouahbi said ahead of their last group fixture against Haiti.

    Morocco Target Top Spot In Group Ahead Of Brazil
  9. Joy Online

    Morocco ​have set their sights on topping their group ahead of Brazil but are not too ‌concerned about the possible permutations that would follow for them in the first knockout round, coach Mohamed Ouahbi said ahead of their last group fixture against Haiti.

    Morocco target top spot in group ahead of Brazil
  10. Joy Online

    But as Mohamed Ouahbi’s side failed to capitalise on their advantage, Brazil drew level 13 minutes before the break through Vinicius.

    2026 World Cup: Vinicius Jr rescues draw as Brazil come from behind
  11. The Ghanaian Times

    Ezzalzouli injured his right knee in a warmup game against Norway last weekend, though initial tests suggested he could be retained in coach Mohamed Ouahbi’s squad to play in the knockout rounds.-AP Follow our WhatsApp Channel now!

    Morocco loses Ezzalzouli, Aguerd to injury
  12. May 2026
  13. Joy Online

    The federation handed the reins to Mohamed Ouahbi, a highly rated youth coach who won the U-20 World Cup in 2025.

    Morocco: Africa’s new standard on global stage

Yesterday

  1. Morocco eliminated in World Cup quarter-finals, eyes 2030 hosting

    Morocco lost 2-0 to France in the World Cup quarter-final but will focus on the 2030 tournament, which they will co-host with Portugal and Spain. As co-hosts, Morocco are already qualified for 2030.

    13 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 10 July

  1. Morocco eliminated by France in World Cup quarter-final

    Morocco lost 2-0 to France in a World Cup quarter-final on Thursday, their second successive tournament defeat to the same opponent. Coach Mohamed Ouahbi acknowledged France was the better team and said Morocco must learn from the loss and conduct self-criticism to progress.

    10 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 9 July

  1. France faces Morocco in World Cup quarter-final rematch

    France will play Morocco in today's World Cup quarter-final, a rematch of the 2022 semi-final. Morocco arrive as confident contenders after winning their group unbeaten and defeating Canada 3-0 in the last 16, presenting a different challenge than France's previous knockout opponents.

    9 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. France faces Morocco in World Cup semi-final rematch

    France and Morocco meet in a World Cup semi-final rematch in Boston on Thursday, with the winner advancing to the final four. France have won 11 of their last 12 competitive matches and are favored, led by coach Didier Deschamps in what will be his final tournament.

    9 July 2026 · The Chronicle

Sunday 5 July

  1. Morocco advance to World Cup quarter-finals unbeaten in 34 matches

    Morocco beat Canada 3-0 in their round of 16 meeting despite managing just five shots on goal, the fewest by any team to win a World Cup knockout match on record. The north African side are unbeaten across their last 34 matches, though this record includes the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal, which was awarded to Morocco retroactively and is being challenged in court.

    5 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 25 June

  1. Morocco aim to beat Haiti and finish ahead Brazil

    Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi said his side aim to beat Haiti and finish top of Group I ahead of Brazil in their final group fixture on Wednesday. With four points already, Morocco's qualification is highly likely, though the outcome of Brazil's match against Scotland will also determine final group standings.

    25 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Morocco seek Haiti win to top group ahead of Brazil

    Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi said his team aim to beat already-eliminated Haiti in their final group fixture to finish ahead of Brazil in Group I, though he downplayed concerns about possible knockout-round permutations.

    24 June 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 14 June

  1. Vinicius Jr goal rescues Brazil 1-1 draw against Morocco

    Vinicius Jr scored in the 37th minute to earn Brazil a 1-1 draw against Morocco in their opening 2026 World Cup match at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, after Brazil fell behind to Ismael Saibari's goal in the 21st minute.

    14 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 12 June

  1. Morocco withdraws two players ahead of World Cup opener

    FIFA confirmed that Morocco replaced injured winger Abde Ezzalzouli and defender Nayef Aguerd in its World Cup squad with Amine Sbaï and Marwane Saadane. Ezzalzouli suffered a right knee injury in a warmup game against Norway.

    12 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 11 May

  1. Morocco's new coach takes over before 2026 World Cup

    Walid Regragui, who led Morocco to the World Cup semi-final in 2022 and raised them to 8th in FIFA rankings, resigned ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Mohamed Ouahbi, a youth coach who won the U-20 World Cup in 2025, has taken over the team.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online

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