Mohamed Ouahbi, the coach of Morocco's under-20 national team, has set his sights on the 2026 FIFA World Cup following the team's victory in the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup. In an interview with the national sports channel Arryadia, Ouahbi expressed his ambition to address the senior team's lack of efficiency in front of goal.
Ouahbi stated that the U20 title has not satisfied his hunger for success, and he is now focused on preparing for the 2026 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. He emphasized the need to improve the senior team's attacking performance, a weakness noted in previous tournaments.
As of May 2026, the Moroccan Football Federation has not officially confirmed Ouahbi's role with the senior team, but his comments suggest a potential transition. The 2026 World Cup is scheduled to take place from June to July 2026, with Morocco aiming to build on their historic 2022 World Cup semifinal run.
