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Mohamed Ouahbi analyzes Morocco's World Cup victory against Haiti
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Morocco secured its place in the 2026 World Cup round of sixteen after a 4-2 victory over Haiti. Coach Mohamed Ouahbi expressed satisfaction with the team's performance, highlighting their dominance and numerous scoring opportunities. Despite conceding two goals, Ouahbi stated that Haiti's goals did not reflect the overall flow of the match, as Morocco controlled most of the game. Ouahbi defended Real Madrid player Brahim Diaz, emphasizing his importance and past achievements, and pledged to support him to perform well in upcoming matches. He also praised the impact of substitute players like Yassine Gessime and Soufiane Rahimi, who were crucial in the win, stating that he does not differentiate between starters and reserves. Looking ahead to the round of sixteen, where Morocco could face the Netherlands, Japan, or Sweden, Ouahbi stated he has no preference for an opponent. He affirmed that an ambitious team must be prepared to play against anyone, though he confirmed his staff has already analyzed all three potential adversaries. Ouahbi is focused on continued progress, refining details, and maintaining the team's ambition throughout the tournament.
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Royal Air Maroc RAM is introducing 12 special flights between Casablanca and Monterrey, Mexico, to transport over 3,000 Atlas Lions supporters for the 2026 World Cup. Six outbound flights will operate from Saturday to Monday, followed by six return flights from Tuesday to Thursday. This marks RAM's first service to Monterrey and Mexico, utilizing latest-generation wide-body aircraft for direct flights with an estimated duration of 11 hours each way. A round-trip economy class ticket is priced at 10,000 dirhams, non-modifiable and non-refundable. Hamid Addou, CEO of Royal Air Maroc, stated that the company, as the official carrier of the National Football Team, quickly mobilized to meet the expectations of Moroccan fans. Passengers must possess a valid Mexican visa or a valid visa from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, or a Schengen Area member state to enter Mexico. Tickets go on sale starting 6:00 PM on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Royal Air Maroc commercial agencies in Morocco and via the dedicated portal "https://golions.royalairmaroc.com".
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