{"id":445,"date":"2026-03-06T14:17:57","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T14:17:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ottobimedia.com\/?p=445"},"modified":"2026-03-06T14:17:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T14:17:57","slug":"morocco-promote-youth-coach-mohamed-ouahbi-after-walid-regragui-steps-down-ahead-of-2026-world-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ottobimedia.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/06\/morocco-promote-youth-coach-mohamed-ouahbi-after-walid-regragui-steps-down-ahead-of-2026-world-cup\/","title":{"rendered":"Morocco Promote Youth Coach Mohamed Ouahbi After Walid Regragui Steps Down Ahead of 2026 World Cup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a surprising turn of events just months ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Morocco have confirmed a managerial change as national team legend <strong>Walid Regragui<\/strong> steps down, making way for Under-20 coach <strong>Mohamed Ouahbi<\/strong> to take charge of the senior squad in North America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/ottobimedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/morrocco-coach-1-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ottobimedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/morrocco-coach-1-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/ottobimedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/morrocco-coach-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/ottobimedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/morrocco-coach-1-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/ottobimedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/morrocco-coach-1-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/ottobimedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/morrocco-coach-1.webp 1728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Moroccan Football Federation announced Regragui\u2019s departure less than 100 days before the tournament kicks off, citing mounting pressure despite his iconic status following Morocco\u2019s historic semi-final run at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Regragui leaves behind a legacy that transformed the national team into one of Africa\u2019s most formidable sides on the global stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In response, the federation acted quickly to ensure continuity and stability by promoting Ouahbi, who has excelled at the youth level. Most notably, he guided Morocco\u2019s U-20 team to victory at the <strong>2025 U-20 World Cup<\/strong>, earning a reputation for tactical acumen and player development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The decision marks a bold step as Morocco prepares for the World Cup, trusting a coach who has already delivered success with the nation\u2019s future stars. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see how Ouahbi translates his youth team achievements to the senior stage, and whether he can maintain Morocco\u2019s status as one of Africa\u2019s most competitive football nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Source: Goal.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a surprising turn of events just months ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Morocco have confirmed a managerial change as national team legend Walid Regragui steps down, making way for Under-20 coach Mohamed Ouahbi to take charge of the senior squad in North America. 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