This will be Mohamed Ouahbi’s first major assignment at the senior level, as he looks to battle the pressure of expectations. | Photo Credit: Getty Images via AFP

Despite marshalling Morocco through a triumphant era, Walid Regragui resigned as the side’s head coach just months before the World Cup, blaming the intense pressure that came with the job.

Regragui was replaced by Mohamed Ouahbi, who had led Morocco to the Under-20 World Cup crown in 2025. This will be Ouahbi’s first major assignment at the senior level, as he looks to battle the pressure of expectations.

Mohamed Ouahbi’s record as coach:

• Matches: 79
• Wins: 45
• Draws: 14
• Losses: 20
• Win Percentage: 56.96%

Mohamed Ouahbi’s record as Morocco senior-team coach:

• Matches: 5
• Wins: 3
• Draws: 2
• Losses: 0
• Win percentage: 60%

What did Mohamed Ouahbi say before Brazil vs Morocco?

“(Brazil are) not afraid - ‌we’re not afraid either,” Mohamed Ouahabi told reporters via an interpreter. “We ‌have ⁠entered a new dimension, we’re respected much more now... we ⁠need to take ownership of this and be in it for the duration.

“For now, when Morocco enters a competition, it needs to go for the (trophy).”

“We’re not going to change our principles too much. We don’t need to fear Brazil now. We’ve got our principles, our values, we know who we are playing for.”

“Some people say it’s ‌not the Brazil of before. It’s a prestigious match - it’s an honourable ​thing to start our journey with this match.”

Published on Jun 14, 2026