Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi has apologized to supporters for the Atlas Lions’ performance against France, insisting that the team’s ambitions remain intact despite its elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
In a message posted on his Instagram account, Ouahbi acknowledged fans’ disappointment following Morocco’s quarterfinal exit.
“Our journey has ended, but our ambition has not,” he wrote. “We apologize because we were unable to deliver the performance that you deserved.”
The national team coach also expressed his gratitude to King Mohammed VI for his continued support of Moroccan football.
“My sincere thanks go to His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist him, for his wise vision and his unwavering support for national football,” Ouahbi said.
He went on to thank Moroccan supporters both at home and abroad, praising the role they played throughout the tournament.
“Thank you to the Moroccan people, inside and outside the country. Your love, trust and encouragement were our source of strength until the very end,” he added.
Ouahbi concluded his message on an optimistic note, pledging that the national team would come back stronger in future competitions.
“With God’s help, we will return stronger. The future is brighter, God willing. Dima Maghrib,” he wrote.
Morocco’s World Cup campaign came to an end in the quarterfinals after a 2-0 defeat to France on Thursday evening. Despite an impressive run to the last eight, the Atlas Lions’ display against the 2022 runners-up fell short of the expectations of many Moroccan supporters.
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