Walid Regragui: We Want To Win the World Cup
Walid Regragui, Morocco’s head coach, is now daydreaming about winning the current FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Morocco is now aiming to win the entire tournament after finishing first in its group in spectacular fashion and knocking out pre-tournament favorites Portugal and Spain.
Walid Regragui, the coach of Morocco, has higher goals than merely making it to the World Cup semifinals.
“We want to create African history. We might be able to change the course of football history. The World Cup is in our grasp. I tend to daydream a little. Regragui declared before a crowded news conference in Doha on Tuesday, “I am insane.
At the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, around 35 kilometers north of Doha, the Atlas Lions take on the defending champions France in the second semi-final on Wednesday.
Regragui, who has drawn attention for planning the demise of several of Europe’s top footballing nations, was upbeat.
“We want to get rid of the mentality that an African team cannot reach the final. We should not say that we are happy to have reached the semi-final. We are among the four best teams in the world. We should believe we can get to the final. The closer we get to the final the closer we get to our dreams. We want to achieve our dreams,” said the 47-year-old coach.
Morocco eliminated Portugal in the quarterfinal and Spain in the round of 16 in a remarkable World Cup run that has excited Africa and the Arab world.
“Some people criticise African teams that the five slots we have at the World Cup was more than enough for us. We deserve to be here,” declared Regragui, who was appointed Atlas Lions coach just three months to the World Cup.
“The semifinals are underway. We are seeking more, he said.
Thousands of Moroccan supporters are anticipated to fly into Doha to join the Atlas Lions’ already massive and enthusiastic fan base there.