Talbi: "Our Focus is on Football, We Will Be Ready for the World Cup"

T.E (Elbotola)

01 April 2026at10:42

Moroccan international Shamseddine Talbi affirmed that his focus with the "Atlas Lions" is entirely on football, noting that matters outside the pitch are the responsibility of the federation. Following the 2-1 friendly victory over Paraguay, Talbi stated in a press conference: "I didn't necessarily receive the new information, but what happened has happened, and now it's up to the federation to deal with it."

Talbi added: "As for us, we are focused on football. I simply feel that I am a Moroccan player trying to play for my country and make my country proud of me."

The Sunderland player also commented on the national team's performance in the match, highlighting the positives despite some areas needing improvement: "Regarding the second match, I believe we played a good game."

He continued: "Of course, there are always things to work on, but God willing, we will be ready for the World Cup. I think we started the match well, and it was difficult to find immediate solutions at first, but in the second half, we found solutions, and thank God we scored both goals."

Q&A

What did Shamseddine Talbi say about Morocco's World Cup preparations?

Shamseddine Talbi affirmed that the "Atlas Lions" are fully focused on football and will be ready for the World Cup. He highlighted positives from their recent friendly, despite acknowledging areas needing improvement for the upcoming tournament.

How did Talbi address off-pitch matters concerning the Moroccan national team?

Talbi stated that matters outside the pitch are the responsibility of the federation, not the players. He emphasized his role as a Moroccan player focused solely on making his country proud through football.

What is the Moroccan national team's outlook after their recent friendly match?

The Moroccan national team, according to Talbi, played a good game in their second friendly, finding solutions in the second half to score goals. They are committed to working on improvements to ensure readiness for the upcoming major tournament.

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