Morocco-Netherlands in Round of 16: Ouahbi Accepts Format Without Excuses

Mohamed Ouahbi, Morocco's coach, admitted that the redesigned format of the 2026 World Cup was 'probably not' optimal before the decisive Round of 16 match against the Netherlands. Facing a formidable opponent in the direct knockout phase, the coach nevertheless refuses to invoke the competition's conditions as a mitigating circumstance. The Atlas Lions approach this confrontation without seeking excuses, determined to progress despite an unforgiving draw.