Morocco Coach Regraqi Resigns After World Cup Semifinals Run
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- •Walid Regragui guided Morocco to the semifinals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the first African team to reach that stage.
- •Regragui’s departure comes less than 100 days, reported as 98 days, before the start of the 2026 World Cup.
- •Mohamed Ouahbi previously coached Morocco’s Under-20 team to a World Cup title at youth level.
- •Moroccan media link Regragui’s exit to tensions after a controversial Africa Cup of Nations final involving the national team.
- •Channel News Asia reports that Regragui quit his post while the 2026 World Cup is approaching.
- •The National (UAE) quotes Regragui as saying the national team needs “a fresh face” in charge.
- •IOL in South Africa reports that Ouahbi has been formally appointed to succeed Regragui as head coach.
- •Regional coverage in Latin America highlights that Morocco is changing coaches less than four months before the World Cup kicks off.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Mohamed Ouahbi quickly earns the trust of Morocco’s senior players Morocco could carry momentum from 2022 and remain a strong contender in the 2026 World Cup.
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Primary Sources (7)
WESTLe Monde - InternationalFootball : Walid Regragui quitte son poste de sélectionneur de l’équipe du MarocWESTFrance24 - World (EN)Morocco parts ways with coach Regragui before World Cup, Ouahbi appointedRURIA Novosti (RU)Дошедший с Марокко до полуфинала ЧМ Реграги покинул пост главного тренераCNChannel News AsiaMorocco coach Regragui quits post as World Cup looms