Wahbi attributes the achievements to the royal vision.

The national coach, Mohamed Wahbi, confirmed that the achievement of the Moroccan national team in the 2026 World Cup is the result of continuous work in national football, praising the visionary approach of King Mohammed VI and the significant investments that accompanied it in developing the game.

Wahbi explained during the press conference following the victory over Canada and qualification for the quarter-finals that the Mohammed VI Academy has played a pivotal role in training a generation of players capable of competing at the highest levels, describing it as a "nursery for talents and a factory for champions."

The coach of the "Atlas Lions" emphasized that the Moroccan national team is no longer seen as a surprising team on the global stage, but has become one of the teams capable of competing strongly, adding that the group's ambition does not stop at reaching the quarter-finals, but extends to going as far as possible, while maintaining a spirit of humility and focus in every match.

Regarding the health status of some players, Wahbi revealed that Ismail Sabiri felt slight pain in his thigh, while Shadi Riyad was not 100% ready, which led the technical staff to avoid taking risks with him, noting that the situation regarding their conditions will become clearer in the coming days.

On the course of the match against Canada, the national coach clarified that the Moroccan team performed better in the second half, confirming that the changes made by the technical staff helped break the opponent's pressure and impose the "Atlas Lions" style of play, which reflected in the performance and the result until the final whistle.