"This is not simply a change. The objective is to ensure the continuous development of Moroccan football through a structured roadmap. The team needs a fresh face, a different energy, and a new perspective with a new coach. I think the team needs a new lease of life before the World Cup, a new vision to continue progressing."
"Morocco have parted company with head coach Walid Regragui less than four months before the World Cup finals. The 50-year-old led the Atlas Lions to the semi-finals at the Qatar 2022 tournament - making history as the first African side to progress to the last four of the finals."
"Morocco also reached the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final on home soil, but lost 1-0 to Senegal after extra time in a dramatic match in which their opponents temporarily refused to play after the hosts were awarded a stoppage-time penalty that was subsequently missed by Brahim Diaz."
Morocco's football federation terminated Walid Regragui's contract as head coach less than four months before the World Cup. Regragui had led Morocco to historic achievement as the first African nation to reach the World Cup semi-finals in Qatar 2022. However, following the team's loss in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final to Senegal, the federation decided to make a coaching change. Mohamed Ouahbi, previously managing the under-23 side, was promoted to head coach. The federation stated the change aims to ensure continuous development through structured planning. Regragui acknowledged the team needed fresh energy and new perspective before the World Cup. Morocco will compete in Group C against Brazil, Scotland, and Haiti, beginning their campaign on June 13.
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