Morocco coach Mohamed Ouabhi believes his team is primed to make a deep run at the World Cup, declaring that the Atlas Lions could be "unstoppable" if they play to their potential.
The Moroccans, beaten semi-finalists at the 2022 World Cup, advanced to the last 16 on Monday after winning a thrilling battle with the Netherlands on penalties in Monterrey.
It was another stylish display by the African champions, who dominated for long periods in a match that finished 1-1 after extra-time.
Ouabhi said Moroccan football is now reaping the benefits of the 2022 team's groundbreaking exploits in becoming the first African team to reach the World Cup semi-finals.
Morocco face co-hosts Canada in the last 16, with a potential quarter-final meeting with France looming on the horizon.
Ouabhi said there would be no question of complacency against Canada.
"We know that it's game after game, and people think that it's kept to be easy for us, it's going to be a walk in the park for Morocco, which is not the case. Canada is a team that is going to be difficult for us."
But Ouabhi said Morocco could go even further than the 2022 team if they fired on all cylinders.
Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman meanwhile said Morocco's emergence reflected the quality of African football.