Webb sums up Morocco’s plan against the Netherlands in two words “ironically”.

A few hours before this Monday night’s World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash with the Netherlands, Morocco coach Mohamed Webb chose the easiest answer when asked about his tactical plan, saying: “My solution against the Netherlands.

But Webb was not content with simplifying the case, but criticized the new tournament system, saying: “Is it the ideal system? I’m not sure. Scotland couldn’t calculate the results, but the teams who played the last game were able to do it”, adding in a sarcastic tone. “There is no ideal system except the Champions League.”

In response to the statements of his Dutch colleague Ronald Koeman, who considered Morocco the most likely candidate, Webb responded indifferently:

In a rare philosophical moment, Webb warned of the difficulty of the confrontation, saying: “It will not be limited to skill, physical or mental strength, but everything,” before addressing the issue of Moroccan players of Dutch nationality, stressing: