Morocco's head coach, Mohamed Ouahbi, admitted France deserved their 2-0 win after the Atlas Lions were eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals.The match, held at Boston Stadium on July 9, saw France advance to the semi-finals thanks to Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé.Mbappé scored his eighth goal of the tournament and assisted Dembélé for his fifth, securing a semi-final clash against Belgium or Spain.

Ouahbi acknowledged Morocco's struggle against Didier Deschamps' team, particularly in the first half, but praised their improved performance in the second half.

Despite the defeat, Ouahbi expressed hope for the team's future, emphasizing the importance of their progress and the pride they represent for Morocco and other African nations.

The article highlights the coach's reflections on the match, the key players' contributions, and the team's determination to continue striving for success.