“There Definitely Was a Handball!” - Morocco Coach Raises Argument Against Kylian Mbappe Goal After France Secure FIFA World Cup Semi-Final Berth
- Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi claimed there was a handball by Adrien Rabiot before Kylian Mbappe's opening goal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals, which VAR did not review.
- Mbappe scored the first goal and assisted Ousmane Dembele in France's 2-0 victory, securing their third consecutive World Cup semi-final.
- Referee analysts explained VAR did not intervene because the handball was incidental and did not directly lead to the goal according to the Laws of the Game.
- Morocco's campaign ended in the quarterfinals under Mohamed Ouahbi, while France advanced to face the winner of Spain vs. Belgium in the semi-finals.
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Morocco Coach Mohamed Ouahbi Slams VAR Over Missed Handball Before Kylian Mbappe's Goal in FIFA World Cup 2026 QF vs France | ⚽ LatestLY
Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi has strongly criticized VAR's decision not to review a crucial handball incident in the build-up to Kylian Mbappe's opening goal during their FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final defeat to France. The intense match, held on July 9, 2026, at Boston Stadium, saw France secure a 2-0 victory. ⚽ Morocco Coach Mohamed Ouahbi Slams VAR Over Missed Handball Before Kylian Mbappe's Goal in FIFA World Cup 2026 QF vs France.
Morocco Coach Makes Big 'Handball' Claim Over Kylian Mbappe Goal: "Some Players Stopped"
Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi was unhappy with VAR for not checking a possible handball in the build-up to France's first goal during their FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final match.
France was once again fatal for the Moroccan national team at the World Cup.
'There definitely was a handball': Morocco coach questions Mbappé goal as VAR no-show sparks World Cup debate
Morocco's coach questioned a handball in Kylian Mbappé's goal during their World Cup quarter-final loss. He admitted France deserved their victory after a difficult first half for his team. Morocco struggled with possession transitions and lacked creativity against the strong French side. Despite the defeat, the coach believes his team is closing the gap on elite nations.
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