
Joao Sacramento praises Moroccan football's patriotism, infrastructure, and promising future
Joao Sacramento, assistant coach to Mohamed Ouahbi, has expressed his profound satisfaction with his experience in Morocco, dispelling rumors of conflict. In an interview with Portuguese sports daily "Record," Sacramento highlighted the Moroccan team's strong sense of patriotism, where national interest supersedes individual egos. He described the Moroccan squad as the best group he has worked with in his career. Sacramento noted that Morocco successfully replicated its 2022 World Cup performance in 2026, and if the format were the same, they would have reached the semi-finals. He emphasized that Morocco's current 6th position in the FIFA rankings, surpassing Portugal, is a result of a long-term plan initiated by His Majesty King Mohammed VI over the past 10 to 12 years, rather than mere luck. He also lauded the country's sports infrastructure, stating that Morocco's training center is on par with, or even superior to, facilities like those of PSG or Tottenham, featuring 12 to 14 fields, two 5-star hotels, and a sports hospital. Looking ahead to the 2030 World Cup, Sacramento, former assistant to Jos茅 Mourinho at Tottenham, believes Morocco is well-equipped. He pointed out that the team was among the youngest in the 2026 World Cup, with a highly talented and youthful roster including players like Bouaaddi 18, Gessime and Samir El Mourabet, Bilal El Khannouss 22-23, Ismael Saibari, and Chad Riad. The objective is for these young players to gain experience by regularly playing


