Opposed to the Seleçao from its entry into the running at the 2026 World Cup, Walid Regragui recalls that the Marco is also among the favorites.
«We play one of the entry favorites, and they will also play one of the entry favorites» at the 2026 World Cup, warned Morocco coach Walid Regragui about Brazil, which the African team, semi-finalist in 2022, will face in Group C.
«Whatever happens, Brazil remains Brazil. It still remains a potential winner. Have one of the potential winners in our group, and even more so (the) playing the first match is never easy. They got one of the best coaches in the world back (Carlo Ancelotti, Ndlr), with a lot of experience, he will give them peace of mind. We will try to be up to the task to make our supporters proud», commented Regragui.
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«I always say that playing the first match against a big guy, it puts us in the competition, and whatever happens, it will make us grow to then see what can happen after“, he added.
In addition to Brazil, which will appear as favorite in this group, Morocco will face Scotland and Haiti, two opponents within its reach.
About the Haitians, “it is already an honor to (THE) see in the World Cup, I would like to congratulate them already, it is an achievement to participate in this event. We will respect them as we wish to be respected“, he said.
«In the meantime, we have a home competition (the African Cup of Nations, Editor’s note) which is very important to us. It’s always a mistake to believe that you are qualified in advance“, Regragui cautiously concluded.
