Boston, July 10 -- Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi admitted his side was disappointed with the defeat, acknowledging that France dominated the first half of the quarter-finals through superior possession and effective attacking play.

He said Morocco struggled in transition when they won the ball, allowing France to remain comfortable and control the tempo of the game.

Morocco's remarkable FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign came to an end after the Atlas Lions suffered a 2-0 defeat to France in the quarter-final at Boston Stadium.

"We are disappointed but the first half was very difficult, the French were very good with the ball. They had a lot of possession, they caused a lot of problems on the flanks with their players, and also in the ce...