Morocco's Disappointment: The Cost of Playing Nice with France Morocco's 2026 World Cup campaign was marked by disappointment after they were defeated by France.
On paper, the Atlas Lions had a decent shot at making history as the first African team to reach the semifinals since Nigeria in 1994. However, reality check: they were outmatched by France.
Coach Mohamed Ouahbi took responsibility for the loss, but Morocco's demise wasn't solely due to a lack of skill or strategy.