Ouahbi: Morocco Has ‘All the Ingredients’ of a Championship Team

Morocco faces the Netherlands in the Round of 32 Monday.

Mohamed Ouahbi, head coach of Morocco, is seen before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C match between Morocco and Haiti at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, on June 24, 2026. Kevin C. Cox /Getty Images

Morocco’s coach thinks his team has the makings of a champion.

Morocco defeated Haiti 4–2 in the final match of Group C play to finish as runners-up in the group. They now face the Netherlands in the Round of 32. Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi said after the match Wednesday that he believes the team has the belief and the fighting spirit to hoist the championship trophy.