Bouaddi: We Deserved Qualification Against the Netherlands.. Why Not Dream of Winning the World Cup
Ayoub Bouaddi, a player for the Moroccan national team, confirmed that the qualification of the 'Atlas Lions' to the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup was well-deserved, after the team succeeded in surpassing the Netherlands with penalty kicks, following a match characterized by competitiveness and excitement until its final moments.
Bouaddi explained that the encounter was one of the most challenging matches in his football career, both in terms of pressure and importance, noting that the Moroccan team faced one of the strongest teams in the tournament, but managed to secure qualification thanks to collective spirit and belief in their abilities.
The player affirmed: 'In terms of emotions and pressure, this match was among the most important in my career. We played against a very strong Dutch team, and we delivered a great match, and we are happy with this victory.'
He continued: 'We know that the match extends for 90 minutes or more, so we maintained our belief in our abilities until we scored the equalizing goal in the dying moments, then we held on during the extra time, and secured qualification through penalty kicks. I believe we deserved the win considering the course of the match.'
Regarding the Moroccan team's ambitions in the tournament, he explained: 'We take things match by match. It is great to be in the Round of 16, but the road is still long if we want to reach the final. And why not dream of winning the World Cup? Now we will enjoy this qualification, then we will focus on the upcoming encounter against Canada.'
In conclusion, he praised by saying: 'Today we see many Moroccan talents presenting outstanding levels, which is evidence of the quality of Moroccan football, but the most important thing is continuity, maintaining the level, and achieving titles.'
Bouaddi explained that the encounter was one of the most challenging matches in his football career, both in terms of pressure and importance, noting that the Moroccan team faced one of the strongest teams in the tournament, but managed to secure qualification thanks to collective spirit and belief in their abilities.
The player affirmed: 'In terms of emotions and pressure, this match was among the most important in my career. We played against a very strong Dutch team, and we delivered a great match, and we are happy with this victory.'
He continued: 'We know that the match extends for 90 minutes or more, so we maintained our belief in our abilities until we scored the equalizing goal in the dying moments, then we held on during the extra time, and secured qualification through penalty kicks. I believe we deserved the win considering the course of the match.'
Regarding the Moroccan team's ambitions in the tournament, he explained: 'We take things match by match. It is great to be in the Round of 16, but the road is still long if we want to reach the final. And why not dream of winning the World Cup? Now we will enjoy this qualification, then we will focus on the upcoming encounter against Canada.'
In conclusion, he praised by saying: 'Today we see many Moroccan talents presenting outstanding levels, which is evidence of the quality of Moroccan football, but the most important thing is continuity, maintaining the level, and achieving titles.'
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