Eliminated Morocco turn attention to cohosting 2030 World Cup
Summary
Morocco lost 2-0 to France in the World Cup quarterfinals, ending their run in the tournament. They are the first African team to reach consecutive quarterfinals and will cohost the 2030 World Cup with Portugal and Spain, already securing their place in that event.Key Facts
- Morocco was defeated by France 2-0 in the World Cup quarterfinals in Boston.
- They reached the quarterfinals for the second World Cup in a row, a first for an African team.
- Morocco beat the Netherlands and challenged Brazil in the current expanded 48-team tournament held in Canada, Mexico, and the US.
- Mohamed Ouahbi became Morocco’s senior coach three months before the tournament, after previously coaching the U-20 team to a world title.
- Morocco will cohost the 2030 World Cup with Portugal and Spain and has automatic qualification.
- Morocco must compete in the Africa Cup of Nations in 2027 and 2028 before the 2030 World Cup.
- The team aims to improve and possibly win future tournaments under coach Ouahbi, who hopes to keep his position amid pressure from fans.
- Morocco’s record in the Africa Cup of Nations is weak, with one official title from 1976, though they were awarded the 2025 title controversially.
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