Mohamed Ouahbi
Mohamed Ouahbi took charge of Morocco in 2022, inheriting a squad that Walid Regragui would famously lead to the World Cup semi-finals later that year — a transition that underlined the complexity of his tenure. A Moroccan coach who built his reputation domestically with FUS Rabat, where he spent four years developing a tactically disciplined side, Ouahbi also had a brief stint with Qatari club Al Duhail. His challenge is sustaining Morocco's momentum as a continental and global force while managing a golden generation of players based predominantly in European leagues, requiring him to balance tactical cohesion with the limited preparation time of international football.
Corbeil-Essones, France · 1975-09-23
Profile
Mohamed Ouahbi is a Moroccan coach who took charge of the Atlas Lions after Walid Regragui's departure following the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. He has worked within the Moroccan football federation's structure and inherits a squad built on the 4-3-3 or 4-1-4-1 frameworks that Regragui established. His challenge is maintaining the collective defensive discipline and transition speed that carried Morocco to the 2022 World Cup semi-finals without the benefit of Regragui's tournament-hardened authority.
Career
Morocco2022 – present
Wydad Casablanca2022
Al Duhail2020
FUS Rabat2016 – 2020Team identity
Mohamed Ouahbi typically deploys a 4-3-1-2 or 4-3-3 shape, with Sofyan Amrabat sitting as the deepest midfielder to protect the centre-backs Nayef Aguerd and Chadi Riad. Achraf Hakimi pushes high on the right, inverting the width, while Brahim Díaz operates as the advanced creative link. Morocco press aggressively in transition, looking to win the ball high and exploit Hakimi's pace on the counter.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Morocco's manager at the 2026 World Cup?
Mohamed Ouahbi is the head coach of Morocco at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What is Mohamed Ouahbi's background?
Mohamed Ouahbi took charge of Morocco in 2022, inheriting a squad that Walid Regragui would famously lead to the World Cup semi-finals later that year — a transition that underlined the complexity of his tenure. A Moroccan coach who built h…