Morocco coach Ouahbi says Bouaddi risk against Brazil paid off

Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi defended his decision to field teenage midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi against Brazil. Bouaddi delivered an accomplished performance on his World Cup debut at MetLife Stadium, a display that Ouahbi insisted was expected.

The coach emphasized that playing the youngster was not a gamble but a testament to the player's readiness and talent on the big stage.