World Cup 2022: We have made a fantastic achievement - Morocco coach Regragui

Published on: 18 December 2022

Morocco head coach Walid Regragui is proud of his team and is confident one day the Atlas Lions will win the  FIFA World Cup.

The Arab country became the first African nation to qualify for the last four of the global showpiece, however they lost to the defending champions, France.

Morocco lost 2-1 to Croatia who clinched a play-off victory on Saturday. Josko Gvardiol gave Croatia the lead on seven minutes but Achraf Dari levelled just two minutes later. Mislav Orsic restored Crotia's lead three minutes before half-time.

"The doubts were in the minds of everyone before this tournament but we have gone further than expected and it is not enough. That needs to set the example for the future," Regragui said.

"Something that has touched me is when I see the pictures of children because football makes people dream. We have allowed children to dream, we have kept those dreams alive.

"Children in Morocco and around the world dream of winning the World Cup and that means more to me than winning any game at the World Cup.

"We have made a fantastic achievement but we want to do that again. If we can keep reaching the semi-final or quarter final regularly, one day we will win the World Cup."

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