“The results are very positive. The team was able to maintain its world ranking while delivering a high-level performance,” Mr. Dguig told the press upon the arrival of the national team at Mohammed International Airport. V from Casablanca, after his participation in the Futsal World Cup organized from September 14 to October 6 in Uzbekistan.
“Depending on our results, we will be ranked 5th or 6th in this World Cup, an important ranking for the next draw for the World Cup groups,” he said. This course aroused immense enthusiasm from Moroccan supporters, whose encouragement strengthened the determination of the players, added the national coach.
The path to the national team, however, was not easy, he stressed. “We had to overcome many difficulties, notably the injuries of several players, which reduced our squad by half,” explained Mr. Dguig, recalling that Morocco also faced formidable opponents like Iran, 4th in the world, in the round of 16, and Brazil, world number 1, in the quarter-finals.
“Technically, we were ready to face all these teams thanks to good preparation and the friendly matches organized by the Federation,” concluded the coach.
Soufiane El Mesrar, captain of the national team, highlighted the difficulty of the match against Brazil. “Facing the best team in the world in the quarter-finals was not easy, but we gave everything. Despite the numerous injuries, the coach was able to get the best out of us,” he said, adding that the The team will do its best during the next World Cup to bring back the trophy and make Moroccan supporters proud.
The Moroccan futsal selection saw its journey end in the quarter-finals after its defeat against Brazil (1-3) on Sunday in Bukhara. By reaching this stage of the competition, the national team repeated its performance from the 2021 World Cup in Lithuania.
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