“There are no easy matches in the World Cup.” Bono talks about Morocco’s offensive effectiveness sports

Morocco national team goalkeeper Yassine Bounou praised the level presented by the “Atlas Lions” during their victory over Scotland with a goal without a response, in the second round of the group stage of the 2026 World Cup, a result that put the Moroccan national team on the cusp of qualifying for the second round.

Bono stressed that the match was not easy against a strong competitor, noting that the Moroccan team dealt with it with a great deal of calm and discipline, without haste. He said: “We played a great match, and when the competitor tried to press forward we created opportunities, which forced them to retreat somewhat, and the last ten minutes passed peacefully thanks to the great level presented by the players.”

Regarding the repeated talk about the offensive effectiveness of the Atlas Lions, the Saudi Al Hilal goalkeeper explained that the World Cup matches are characterized by their difficulty, adding: “There are no easy matches in the World Cup, and the team develops from one match to the next, and we are also keen to protect the players from injuries so that they continue to develop offensively and defensively.”

Bono pointed out that the upcoming confrontations will be more intense, stressing that the Moroccan team is dealing with the tournament step by step, saying: “We think about each match individually with the same level of seriousness, and our ambition is to achieve victory in all matches.”

The Moroccan national team achieved its first victory in the current edition of the World Cup in 2026, at the expense of Scotland, with a goal to none, greatly enhancing its chances of reaching the second round of the tournament held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.