Morocco Haiti World Cup Dutch Referee Ouahbi Confident

Designated by the governing bodies, Dutch referee Danny Makkelie will oversee Wednesday’s match in Atlanta. This choice quickly sparked reaction, as the Netherlands are among the probable opponents of the Moroccan team in the knockout phase.

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Facing the press, Mohamed Ouahbi immediately quashed any hint of controversy or conspiracy theories. "There is no reason to worry. These are professional referees and FIFA knows what it’s doing," the coach hammered home, displaying absolute serenity regarding the integrity of the refereeing trio.

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Beyond this off-field question, the technical director remains focused on the pitch and the conquest of first place in Group C, currently being contested by Brazil under Carlo Ancelotti. Already well-positioned thanks to a draw against the Seleção (1-1) and a victory over Scotland (1-0), the coach plans to field his best possible team, without rotating his squad. Facing an eliminated but eager Haitian side, he can notably rely on his starting goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, whose alleged physical injuries he has formally denied.