At a press conference at the Mohammed VI soccer complex in Maâmora (Salé), Halilhodzic stressed that the most important objective remains the qualification for the World Cup 2022 in Qatar.

He said he takes full responsibility for this "bitter elimination", noting that this early exit was "a shock" for all components of the Moroccan national team.

In the quarterfinals game against Egypt, the lack of experience in the decisive matches was lacking in the Moroccan players, he added.

He explained that very simple details decided the fate of this crucial match, including tactical errors of the defensive line that left space for a player of the caliber of Mohamed Salah able, thanks to his experience and speed, to change the game's result at any time.