
Morocco's Real Problem Against France: Maturity and Personality
Five days after Morocco’s elimination by France, Mohamed Ouahbi acknowledged that the Atlas Lions had lacked maturity and personality to impose their game on the Blues.

Five days after Morocco’s elimination by France, Mohamed Ouahbi acknowledged that the Atlas Lions had lacked maturity and personality to impose their game on the Blues.

Azzedine Ounahi is capitalizing on his successful World Cup with Morocco to revive his European future. The Moroccan midfielder, under contract with Girona, is attracting interest from several clubs, including Bologna, Fiorentina, Villarreal and Real Sociedad.

Ayyoub Bouaddi’s performance with Morocco at the 2026 World Cup has significantly boosted his appeal. Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City are now reportedly following the young LOSC midfielder, with the club demanding a sum close to 100 million pounds to consider his departure.

Kylian Mbappé explained his missed penalty against Morocco, saved by Yassine Bounou. The France captain claims he was distracted by confusion surrounding the VAR before taking the shot.

While Morocco is presented as a serious candidate to host the 2030 World Cup final, Spain refuses to fall behind. Madrid assures that no official decision has been made and promises to defend its candidacy to the end.

Despite its elimination in the quarter-finals against France, Morocco should bring 21.5 million dollars to the FRMF . The sum combines the sports bonus provided for this stage and the preparation aid paid by FIFA.

Beaten by France in the World Cup quarter-finals, Morocco must now turn its attention to the Africa Cup of Nations. Mohamed Ouahbi refuses to question everything, but calls for lucid self-criticism before the next competitions.

Eliminated by France (2-0) in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals, Morocco failed to convince the foreign press. From London to Milan, analyses point to a team that was too cautious, almost harmless, against clearly superior Blues.

Morocco exits the World Cup in the quarter-finals after its defeat against France. Mohamed Ouahbi acknowledges the disappointment, but refuses to see it as a setback. For him, this generation must continue to grow to aim for titles.

Marrakech no longer attracts footballers for just a few days of rest. The city has become a playground, padel court and above all a real estate investment hotspot for many former and current players, with prices soaring in certain neighborhoods.

The battle to host the 2030 World Cup final is intensifying between Morocco and Spain. According to Spanish press, Casablanca has now gained a serious advantage thanks to an influence campaign conducted among several blocs within the FIFA Council.

The quarterfinal between France and Morocco captivates more than just the two countries involved. In Algeria, this matchup also provokes particular unease, caught between rivalry with Rabat, French colonial memory, and the impossibility of choosing a side.