Morocco coach says 'don't fear' Brazil ahead of World Cup opener
Morocco's head coach Mohamed Ouahbi has urged his team to remain confident and respectful ahead of their World Cup opener against Brazil. The team aims to build on their historic 2022 semi-final performance.
Why it matters
As a top-ranked team, Morocco's performance in the World Cup is a significant indicator of the growing competitiveness of African football on the global stage.
June 13, 2026 01:10 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Morocco's head coach Mohamed Ouahbi (L) speaks with defender #02 Achraf Hakimi during a training session at The Pingry School in Basking Ridge, New Jersey on June 12, 2026, on the eve of the 2026 World Cup football match between Brazil and Morocco. (Photo by Charly TRIBALLEAU / AFP)
The article is a standard sports report covering pre-match comments and team expectations.
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