<p>France overcame a courageous and spirited challenge from Morocco to advance to the finals of the FIFA World Cup.&nbsp;The defending champions beat Atlas Lions 2-0 at the Al-Bayt Stadium which was painted red with thousands of Moroccans creating a cacophony that reverberated throughout the match.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Theo Hernandez and&nbsp;Randal Kolo Muani were the two unlikely goalscorers for the French side which had the likes of Mbappe, Griezmann and Giroud in the goal-poaching areas. The reigning champions were off the blocks in a lightning manner as Raphel&nbsp;Varane, in the fifth minute from the edge of Morocco's half broke the defensive lines and fed Griezmann who was loitering in the right half-spaces.</p>

<p>Moroccan defender Yamiq committed first, dived and allowed Griezmann to steal the ball. The Atletico Madrid player kept his cool and found Mbappe who scruffed the shot only to find Theo Hernandez on the left side where he finished a rather&nbsp;acrobatic effort into the back of the net.</p>

<p><strong>Moroccan defence breached for the first time in the tournament</strong></p>

<p>It was the first time the Moroccan defence was breached.&nbsp;After conceding the goal, Morocco upped the tempo with Arambat and Boufal torpedoing through the French midfield and breaking the lines.</p>

<p>Despite the Moroccan threat, it was Olivier Giroud that nearly doubled France's lead by rattling the goalpost in the 17th minute through a vicious left-boot strike.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Skipper Romain Saïss who was declared fit before the match could only last 20 minutes as he was replaced by Selim Amallah. Immediately after, Morocco shifted from a back five to a back four to provide additional support in the midfield.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the 35th minute, Giroud had another big chance after Mbappe created a 1vs1 in the penalty box before smashing it straight to Bono.&nbsp;Yamiq through a bicycle kick in the 45th minute had the opportunity to atone for his mistake early in the game. However, his flush strike also managed to rattle the post as France had a reprieve.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After France led with the goal, they preferred to sit back as Morocco ended the half with 56 per cent possession, the highest they had managed in the tournament.&nbsp;Morocco ended the half with a flurry of set-pieces into the box as France defended with their lives to get over the line.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/is-possession-overrated-in-modern-football-the-world-cup-certainly-proves-so-542344"><strong>Read more:&nbsp;Is possession overrated in modern football? The World Cup certainly proves so</strong></a></p>

<p><strong>Morocco press as France soak the pressure</strong></p>

<p>After halftime, Morocco made one change, replacing centre-back Noussair Mazraoui with&nbsp;Yahia Attiyat Allah.&nbsp;Walid&nbsp;Regragui's men targeted the right-hand side with routine frequency as Hakimi-Ambrabat-Boufal linked up to conjure&nbsp;something special and&nbsp;break the French defence.</p>

<p>As a countermeasure, Deschamps shifted from his usual 4-4-2 off-ball shape to 4-5-1 with Mbappe tracking back deep to curtail the right-side Moroccans from running riot.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate called upon to fill Upamecano's shoes played an immense role as he blocked several of Morocco's enterprising balls with nonchalance.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Morocco tried hard but with no finesse in the final third, they had to pay dearly. In the 79th minute, Mbappe waltzed through a sea of red uniforms in the Moroccan penalty box and inadvertently set up&nbsp;Randal Kolo Muani. The Eintracht Frankfurt&nbsp;forward came&nbsp;onto the pitch 44 seconds ago and managed to calmly slot the ball past a divining Bono to register his name on the scoresheet.&nbsp;</p>

<p>And it&nbsp;was the game, set and match for Morocco.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>The playing XI conundrum</strong></p>

<p>Deschamps was forced to tweak his playing XI&nbsp;as&nbsp;defender Dayot Upamecano and midfielder Adrien Rabiot missed out due to illness.&nbsp;Konate and Monaco midfielder Youssouf Fofana were called in as replacements in the playing XI.</p>

<p>Meanwhile,&nbsp;Regragui made one change from his team's heroics against Portugal.&nbsp;Noussair Mazraoui returned at left-back, replacing&nbsp;Yahya Attiat-Allah who created the winner in the&nbsp;quarterfinals. Just before the match began,&nbsp;Aguerd was replaced by Achraf Dari.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In an attempt to stop the wide-pace demons in the French side, viz, Mbappe and Dembele,&nbsp;Regragui altered his tactics and went with a back five compared to the back four he played against Portugal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The stage was set. Morocco had the home advantage. The crowd was as boisterous as they come at the Al-Bayt Stadium and the fairytale was one step away from reaching its fitting finale. However, the French challenge proved too hot for the Atlas Lions who fought hard but could not find the quality.</p>

<p>France have set up a summit clash with Argentina in the final next Sunday at the Lusail Stadium. Les Bleus will seek to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to retain the World Cup trophy. Meanwhile, Messi's men will look to emulate the glory of Maradona's 1986 team.&nbsp;</p>

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France overcame a courageous and spirited challenge from Morocco to advance to the finals of the FIFA World Cup. The defending champions beat Atlas Lions 2-0 at the Al-Bayt Stadium which was painted red with thousands of Moroccans creating a cacophony that reverberated throughout the match.

France overcame a courageous and spirited challenge from Morocco to advance to the finals of the FIFA World Cup. The defending champions beat Atlas Lions 2-0 at the Al-Bayt Stadium which was painted red with thousands of Moroccans creating a cacophony that reverberated throughout the match. Theo Hernandez and Randal Kolo Muani were the two unlikely goalscorers for the French side which had the likes of Mbappe, Griezmann and Giroud in the goal-poaching areas. The reigning champions were off the blocks in a lightning manner as Raphel Varane, in the fifth minute from the edge of Morocco's half broke the defensive lines and fed Griezmann who was loitering in the right half-spaces. Moroccan defender Yamiq committed first, dived and allowed Griezmann to steal the ball. The Atletico Madrid player kept his cool and found Mbappe who scruffed the shot only to find Theo Hernandez on the left side where he finished a rather acrobatic effort into the back of the net. Moroccan defence breached for the first time in the tournament It was the first time the Moroccan defence was breached. After conceding the goal, Morocco upped the tempo with Arambat and Boufal torpedoing through the French midfield and breaking the lines. Despite the Moroccan threat, it was Olivier Giroud that nearly doubled France's lead by rattling the goalpost in the 17th minute through a vicious left-boot strike. Skipper Romain Saïss who was declared fit before the match could only last 20 minutes as he was replaced by Selim Amallah. Immediately after, Morocco shifted from a back five to a back four to provide additional support in the midfield. In the 35th minute, Giroud had another big chance after Mbappe created a 1vs1 in the penalty box before smashing it straight to Bono. Yamiq through a bicycle kick in the 45th minute had the opportunity to atone for his mistake early in the game. However, his flush strike also managed to rattle the post as France had a reprieve. After France led with the goal, they preferred to sit back as Morocco ended the half with 56 per cent possession, the highest they had managed in the tournament. Morocco ended the half with a flurry of set-pieces into the box as France defended with their lives to get over the line. Read more: Is possession overrated in modern football? The World Cup certainly proves so Morocco press as France soak the pressure After halftime, Morocco made one change, replacing centre-back Noussair Mazraoui with Yahia Attiyat Allah. Walid Regragui's men targeted the right-hand side with routine frequency as Hakimi-Ambrabat-Boufal linked up to conjure something special and break the French defence. As a countermeasure, Deschamps shifted from his usual 4-4-2 off-ball shape to 4-5-1 with Mbappe tracking back deep to curtail the right-side Moroccans from running riot. Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate called upon to fill Upamecano's shoes played an immense role as he blocked several of Morocco's enterprising balls with nonchalance. Morocco tried hard but with no finesse in the final third, they had to pay dearly. In the 79th minute, Mbappe waltzed through a sea of red uniforms in the Moroccan penalty box and inadvertently set up Randal Kolo Muani. The Eintracht Frankfurt forward came onto the pitch 44 seconds ago and managed to calmly slot the ball past a divining Bono to register his name on the scoresheet. And it was the game, set and match for Morocco. The playing XI conundrum Deschamps was forced to tweak his playing XI as defender Dayot Upamecano and midfielder Adrien Rabiot missed out due to illness. Konate and Monaco midfielder Youssouf Fofana were called in as replacements in the playing XI. Meanwhile, Regragui made one change from his team's heroics against Portugal. Noussair Mazraoui returned at left-back, replacing Yahya Attiat-Allah who created the winner in the quarterfinals. Just before the match began, Aguerd was replaced by Achraf Dari. In an attempt to stop the wide-pace demons in the French side, viz, Mbappe and Dembele, Regragui altered his tactics and went with a back five compared to the back four he played against Portugal. The stage was set. Morocco had the home advantage. The crowd was as boisterous as they come at the Al-Bayt Stadium and the fairytale was one step away from reaching its fitting finale. However, the French challenge proved too hot for the Atlas Lions who fought hard but could not find the quality. France have set up a summit clash with Argentina in the final next Sunday at the Lusail Stadium. Les Bleus will seek to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to retain the World Cup trophy. Meanwhile, Messi's men will look to emulate the glory of Maradona's 1986 team. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

FIFA World Cup 2022: France overpower a spirited Morocco 2-0 to set up the summit clash with Argentina

<p>France overcame a courageous and spirited challenge from Morocco to advance to the finals of the FIFA World Cup.&nbsp;The defending champions beat Atlas Lions 2-0 at the Al-Bayt Stadium which was painted red with thousands of Moroccans creating a cacophony that reverberated throughout the match.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Theo Hernandez and&nbsp;Randal Kolo Muani were the two unlikely goalscorers for the French side which had the likes of Mbappe, Griezmann and Giroud in the goal-poaching areas. The reigning champions were off the blocks in a lightning manner as Raphel&nbsp;Varane, in the fifth minute from the edge of Morocco's half broke the defensive lines and fed Griezmann who was loitering in the right half-spaces.</p>

<p>Moroccan defender Yamiq committed first, dived and allowed Griezmann to steal the ball. The Atletico Madrid player kept his cool and found Mbappe who scruffed the shot only to find Theo Hernandez on the left side where he finished a rather&nbsp;acrobatic effort into the back of the net. I</p>

<p>It was the first time the Moroccan defence was breached.&nbsp;After conceding the goal, Morocco upped the tempo with Arambat and Boufal torpedoing through the French midfield and breaking the lines.</p>

<p>Despite the Moroccan threat, it was Olivier Giroud that nearly doubled France's lead by rattling the goalpost in the 17th minute through a vicious left-boot strike.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Skipper Romain Saïss who was declared fit before the match could last 20 minutes as he was replaced by Selim Amallah. Immediately after, Morocco shifted from a back five to a back four to provide additional support in the midfield.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the 35th minute, Giroud had another big chance after Mbappe created a 1vs1 in the penalty box before smashing it straight to Bono.&nbsp;Yamiq through a bicycle kick in the 45th minute had the opportunity to atone for his mistake early in the game. However, his flush strike also managed to rattle the post as France had a reprieve.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After France led with the goal, they preferred to sit back as Morocco ended the half with 56 per cent possession, the highest they had managed in the tournament.&nbsp;Morocco ended the half with a flurry of set-pieces into the box as France defended with their lives to get over the line.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/is-possession-overrated-in-modern-football-the-world-cup-certainly-proves-so-542344"><strong>Read more:&nbsp;Is possession overrated in modern football? The World Cup certainly proves so</strong></a></p>

<p>After halftime, Morocco made one change, replacing centre-back Noussair Mazraoui with&nbsp;Yahia Attiyat Allah.&nbsp;Walid&nbsp;Regragui's men targeted the right-hand side with routine frequency as Hakimi-Ambrabat-Boufal linked up with routine frequency to conjure&nbsp;something special and&nbsp;break the French defence.</p>

<p>As a countermeasure, Deschamps shifted from his usual 4-4-2 off-ball shape to 4-5-1 with Mbappe tracking back deep to curtail the right-side Moroccans from running riot.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate called upon to fill Upamecano's shoes played an immense role as he blocked several of Morocco's enterprising balls with nonchalance.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Morocco tried hard but with no finesse in the final third, they had to pay dearly. In the 79th minute, Mbappe waltzed through a sea of red uniforms in the Moroccan penalty box and inadvertently set up&nbsp;Randal Kolo Muani. The Eintracht Frankfurt&nbsp;forward came&nbsp;onto the pitch 44 seconds ago and managed to calmly slot the ball past a divining Bono to register his name on the scoresheet.&nbsp;</p>

<p>And it&nbsp;was the game, set and match for Morocco.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>The playing XI conundrum</strong></p>

<p>Deschamps was forced to tweak his playing XI&nbsp;as&nbsp;defender Dayot Upamecano and midfielder Adrien Rabiot missed out due to illness.&nbsp;Konate and Monaco midfielder Youssouf Fofana were called in as replacements in the playing XI.</p>

<p>Meanwhile,&nbsp;Regragui made one change from his team's heroics against Portugal.&nbsp;Noussair Mazraoui returned at left-back, replacing&nbsp;Yahya Attiat-Allah who created the winner in the&nbsp;quarterfinals. Just before the match began,&nbsp;Aguerd was replaced by Achraf Dari.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In an attempt to stop the wide-pace demons in the French side, viz, Mbappe and Dembele,&nbsp;Regragui altered his tactics and went with a back five compared to the back four he played against Portugal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The stage was set. Morocco had the home advantage. The crowd was as boisterous as they come at the Al-Bayt Stadium and the fairytale was one step away from reaching its fitting finale. However, the French challenge proved too hot for the Atlas Lions who fought hard but could not find the quality.</p>

<p>France have set up a summit clash with Argentina in the final next Sunday at the Lusail Stadium. Les Bleus will seek to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to retain the World Cup trophy. Meanwhile, Messi's men will look to emulate the glory of Maradona's 1986 team.&nbsp;</p>

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France overcame a courageous and spirited challenge from Morocco to advance to the finals of the FIFA World Cup. The defending champions beat Atlas Lions 2-0 at the Al-Bayt Stadium which was painted red with thousands of Moroccans creating a cacophony that reverberated throughout the match. Theo Hernandez and Randal Kolo Muani were the two unlikely goalscorers for the French side which had the likes of Mbappe, Griezmann and Giroud in the goal-poaching areas. The reigning champions were off the blocks in a lightning manner as Raphel Varane, in the fifth minute from the edge of Morocco's half broke the defensive lines and fed Griezmann who was loitering in the right half-spaces. Moroccan defender Yamiq committed first, dived and allowed Griezmann to steal the ball. The Atletico Madrid player kept his cool and found Mbappe who scruffed the shot only to find Theo Hernandez on the left side where he finished a rather acrobatic effort into the back of the net. I It was the first time the Moroccan defence was breached. After conceding the goal, Morocco upped the tempo with Arambat and Boufal torpedoing through the French midfield and breaking the lines. Despite the Moroccan threat, it was Olivier Giroud that nearly doubled France's lead by rattling the goalpost in the 17th minute through a vicious left-boot strike. Skipper Romain Saïss who was declared fit before the match could last 20 minutes as he was replaced by Selim Amallah. Immediately after, Morocco shifted from a back five to a back four to provide additional support in the midfield. In the 35th minute, Giroud had another big chance after Mbappe created a 1vs1 in the penalty box before smashing it straight to Bono. Yamiq through a bicycle kick in the 45th minute had the opportunity to atone for his mistake early in the game. However, his flush strike also managed to rattle the post as France had a reprieve. After France led with the goal, they preferred to sit back as Morocco ended the half with 56 per cent possession, the highest they had managed in the tournament. Morocco ended the half with a flurry of set-pieces into the box as France defended with their lives to get over the line. Read more: Is possession overrated in modern football? The World Cup certainly proves so After halftime, Morocco made one change, replacing centre-back Noussair Mazraoui with Yahia Attiyat Allah. Walid Regragui's men targeted the right-hand side with routine frequency as Hakimi-Ambrabat-Boufal linked up with routine frequency to conjure something special and break the French defence. As a countermeasure, Deschamps shifted from his usual 4-4-2 off-ball shape to 4-5-1 with Mbappe tracking back deep to curtail the right-side Moroccans from running riot. Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate called upon to fill Upamecano's shoes played an immense role as he blocked several of Morocco's enterprising balls with nonchalance. Morocco tried hard but with no finesse in the final third, they had to pay dearly. In the 79th minute, Mbappe waltzed through a sea of red uniforms in the Moroccan penalty box and inadvertently set up Randal Kolo Muani. The Eintracht Frankfurt forward came onto the pitch 44 seconds ago and managed to calmly slot the ball past a divining Bono to register his name on the scoresheet. And it was the game, set and match for Morocco. The playing XI conundrum Deschamps was forced to tweak his playing XI as defender Dayot Upamecano and midfielder Adrien Rabiot missed out due to illness. Konate and Monaco midfielder Youssouf Fofana were called in as replacements in the playing XI. Meanwhile, Regragui made one change from his team's heroics against Portugal. Noussair Mazraoui returned at left-back, replacing Yahya Attiat-Allah who created the winner in the quarterfinals. Just before the match began, Aguerd was replaced by Achraf Dari. In an attempt to stop the wide-pace demons in the French side, viz, Mbappe and Dembele, Regragui altered his tactics and went with a back five compared to the back four he played against Portugal. The stage was set. Morocco had the home advantage. The crowd was as boisterous as they come at the Al-Bayt Stadium and the fairytale was one step away from reaching its fitting finale. However, the French challenge proved too hot for the Atlas Lions who fought hard but could not find the quality. France have set up a summit clash with Argentina in the final next Sunday at the Lusail Stadium. Les Bleus will seek to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to retain the World Cup trophy. Meanwhile, Messi's men will look to emulate the glory of Maradona's 1986 team. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

FIFA World Cup 2022: France defeat a spirited Morocco 2-0 to set up summit clash with Argentina

<p>The match marks the first time in the 92-year history of the FIFA World Cup that an African nation, Morocco, will take guard. The champions will be aware that they cannot afford to take the opponents lightly, despite the fact that they are still unblemished in the tournament. Here are all the specifics of the head-to-head and form for the France vs Morocco encounter before of the big match on Wednesday.</p>

<p><strong>France vs Morocco at FIFA World Cup 2022 Head to Head</strong></p>

<p>This will be the first competitive match between the two sides, and it will go down in history. The previous 11 meetings between the teams were all friendly contests or friendly cup matches. It is worth mentioning that the two sides will meet for the first time in 15 years, having previously met in a 2-2 friendly match in November 2007. Morocco's sole victory in the fixture occurred in the 1963 A vs B tournament, when they defeated the French side 2-1. They've shared three draws since then, including one at their most recent encounter. Morocco have lost five consecutive matches prior to the 2007 matchup and would be looking for their first win over the opponent in 59 years.</p>

<p>Didier Deschamps' team was one among the early favourites to win the World Cup, and they have so far lived up to the hype. In their first match, they defeated Australia 4-1, and they defeated Denmark 2-1. The dead-rubber encounter against Tunisia, which they lost 0-1 in the last group game, might constitute a red flag. They were back in business in the Round of 16 after beating Poland 3-1 and then England 2-1, when luck was on their side.</p>

<p>Morocco, on the other hand, has been flawless, going undefeated throughout the campaign. They began the World Cup with a goalless draw against Croatia, then went on to win 2-0 and 2-1 against Belgium and Canada, respectively. In the knockout stage, they won the penalty shootout 3-0 and followed it up with a historic 1-0 triumph to advance to the FIFA World Cup's last four.</p>

<p><strong>France vs. Morocco at FIFA World Cup 2022 group standings</strong></p>

<p>Pos&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Team&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Pld&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;W&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;D&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;L&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;GD&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Pts<br />
1&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;France&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 3&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 2&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;0&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;1&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;+3&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;6<br />
2&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Morocco&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;3&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 2&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;0&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;+3&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;7</p>

<p><strong>France &amp; Morocco knockout stage results at FIFA World Cup 2022&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>France</strong></p>

<p>Round of 16: France vs. Poland 3-1&nbsp;<br />
Quarterfinal: England vs. France 1-2&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Morocco&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Round of 16: Morocco vs. Spain 0-0 (Morocco won 3-0 on penalties)<br />
Quarterfinal: Morocco vs. Portugal 1-0&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Suspensions so far&nbsp;</strong><br />
France: None<br />
Morocco: Walid Cheddira</p>

<p><strong>France vs. Morocco World Cup Record&nbsp;</strong><br />
&nbsp;</p>

<p>France has made a total of 16 appearances with the first in 1930. The team showed its best results in Champions in 1998 and 2018</p>

<p>Morocco has made 6 appearances with the first in 1970. Morocco's best result was in semifinals in 2022</p>

<p><strong>France vs Morocco Predicted Lineup</strong><br />
France: Lloris; Upamecano, Kounde, Varane, T. Hernandez; Rabiot, Tchouameni; Mbappe, Dembele, Griezmann; Giroud</p>

<p>Morocco:&nbsp;Bounou; Saiss, Mazraoui, Hakimi, Aguerd; Ounahi, Amallah, Amrabat; Ziyech, Boufal, En-Nesyri</p>

<p><strong>France vs Morocco date, kick-off time and venue</strong></p>

<p>The FIFA World Cup 2022 semifinal-2 encounter between France and Morocco will take place on Thursday, 15 December. The game will kick-off at 12:30 AM IST, 10:00 PM Local Time. Venue for the clash will be Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor</p>

<p><strong>Goal Prediction: </strong>France vs. Morocco: 2-1&nbsp;</p>


The match marks the first time in the 92-year history of the FIFA World Cup that an African nation, Morocco, will take guard. The champions will be aware that they cannot afford to take the opponents lightly, despite the fact that they are still unblemished in the tournament.

The match marks the first time in the 92-year history of the FIFA World Cup that an African nation, Morocco, will take guard. The champions will be aware that they cannot afford to take the opponents lightly, despite the fact that they are still unblemished in the tournament. Here are all the specifics of the head-to-head and form for the France vs Morocco encounter before of the big match on Wednesday. France vs Morocco at FIFA World Cup 2022 Head to Head This will be the first competitive match between the two sides, and it will go down in history. The previous 11 meetings between the teams were all friendly contests or friendly cup matches. It is worth mentioning that the two sides will meet for the first time in 15 years, having previously met in a 2-2 friendly match in November 2007. Morocco's sole victory in the fixture occurred in the 1963 A vs B tournament, when they defeated the French side 2-1. They've shared three draws since then, including one at their most recent encounter. Morocco have lost five consecutive matches prior to the 2007 matchup and would be looking for their first win over the opponent in 59 years. Didier Deschamps' team was one among the early favourites to win the World Cup, and they have so far lived up to the hype. In their first match, they defeated Australia 4-1, and they defeated Denmark 2-1. The dead-rubber encounter against Tunisia, which they lost 0-1 in the last group game, might constitute a red flag. They were back in business in the Round of 16 after beating Poland 3-1 and then England 2-1, when luck was on their side. Morocco, on the other hand, has been flawless, going undefeated throughout the campaign. They began the World Cup with a goalless draw against Croatia, then went on to win 2-0 and 2-1 against Belgium and Canada, respectively. In the knockout stage, they won the penalty shootout 3-0 and followed it up with a historic 1-0 triumph to advance to the FIFA World Cup's last four. France vs. Morocco at FIFA World Cup 2022 group standings Pos Team Pld W D L GD Pts 1 France 3 2 0 1 +3 6 2 Morocco 3 2 1 0 +3 7 France & Morocco knockout stage results at FIFA World Cup 2022 France Round of 16: France vs. Poland 3-1 Quarterfinal: England vs. France 1-2 Morocco Round of 16: Morocco vs. Spain 0-0 (Morocco won 3-0 on penalties) Quarterfinal: Morocco vs. Portugal 1-0 Suspensions so far France: None Morocco: Walid Cheddira France vs. Morocco World Cup Record France has made a total of 16 appearances with the first in 1930. The team showed its best results in Champions in 1998 and 2018 Morocco has made 6 appearances with the first in 1970. Morocco's best result was in semifinals in 2022 France vs Morocco Predicted Lineup France: Lloris; Upamecano, Kounde, Varane, T. Hernandez; Rabiot, Tchouameni; Mbappe, Dembele, Griezmann; Giroud Morocco: Bounou; Saiss, Mazraoui, Hakimi, Aguerd; Ounahi, Amallah, Amrabat; Ziyech, Boufal, En-Nesyri France vs Morocco date, kick-off time and venue The FIFA World Cup 2022 semifinal-2 encounter between France and Morocco will take place on Thursday, 15 December. The game will kick-off at 12:30 AM IST, 10:00 PM Local Time. Venue for the clash will be Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor Goal Prediction: France vs. Morocco: 2-1

France vs. Morocco FIFA World Cup 2022 Semifinal, match prediction, preview, head to head & lineup

Morocco became the first African nation in history to qualify for the World Cup semi final as they stunned Portugal 1-0 at the Al-Thumama Stadium.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Morocco stunned Spain, Portugal on their way to the semi-final

<p>The national airline of Morocco announced that it was cancelling all of its scheduled flights for Wednesday to fly&nbsp;fans to Doha for the World Cup semifinal, citing what it claimed to be a decision by Qatari officials.</p>

<p>"Following the latest restrictions imposed by the&nbsp;Qatari&nbsp;authorities,&nbsp;Royal Air Maroc regrets to inform customers of the&nbsp;cancellation&nbsp;of their&nbsp;flights&nbsp;operated by Qatar Airways," the&nbsp;airline&nbsp;said&nbsp;in an emailed statement.</p>

<p>Requests for comments were not immediately answered by the international media office of the Qatari government. A source at a RAM travel agency who spoke to Reuters said on Tuesday that only 14 flights had been scheduled, despite Royal Air Maroc having previously stated that it would arrange 30 extra flights to make it easier for supporters to travel to Qatar for Wednesday night's semifinal match against France.</p>

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<p>Due to the seven scheduled flights for Wednesday being cancelled, RAM was only able to operate the seven flights on Tuesday, preventing fans who had already reserved match tickets or hotel rooms from travelling.&nbsp;</p>

<p>RAM&nbsp;said&nbsp;it would reimburse flight&nbsp;tickets&nbsp;and apologised to customers.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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The national airline of Morocco announced that it was cancelling all of its scheduled flights for Wednesday to fly fans to Doha for the World Cup semifinal, citing what it claimed to be a decision by Qatari officials.

The national airline of Morocco announced that it was cancelling all of its scheduled flights for Wednesday to fly fans to Doha for the World Cup semifinal, citing what it claimed to be a decision by Qatari officials. "Following the latest restrictions imposed by the Qatari authorities, Royal Air Maroc regrets to inform customers of the cancellation of their flights operated by Qatar Airways," the airline said in an emailed statement. Requests for comments were not immediately answered by the international media office of the Qatari government. A source at a RAM travel agency who spoke to Reuters said on Tuesday that only 14 flights had been scheduled, despite Royal Air Maroc having previously stated that it would arrange 30 extra flights to make it easier for supporters to travel to Qatar for Wednesday night's semifinal match against France. Also read | France vs Morocco, FIFA World Cup semifinal: Reliving last face-off between both sides in 2007 Due to the seven scheduled flights for Wednesday being cancelled, RAM was only able to operate the seven flights on Tuesday, preventing fans who had already reserved match tickets or hotel rooms from travelling. RAM said it would reimburse flight tickets and apologised to customers. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Former Moroccan player and coach Karim Bencherifa believes that the entire world, apart from the French supporters are rooting for Morocco ahead of the delicious semifinal contest between the two sides on Wednesday at the Al-Bayt Stadium in Qatar.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>Speaking to&nbsp;WION's Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo</em>,&nbsp;Bencherifa shared the plan that Morocco might be using against France to cause another upset. He also reflected that the Moroccan dream had&nbsp;given hope to not only Africa,&nbsp;Asia or the Arab world&nbsp;but to all those countries and teams dreaming of making it to the World Cup.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Since Morocco qualified for the last eight and you notice the eight teams, Morocco was kind of new in that scenario. All the other teams were strong teams, they had won something...they had been in the World Cup semifinals or finals,"&nbsp;Bencherifa told WION.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The other teams were among the top 10. Morocco became the representative of not only Africa,&nbsp;Asia or the Arab world but of all those teams that dreamed of participating in the World Cup."</p>

<p>"Most of the teams know how difficult it is to reach the World Cup. With the performances we had done, we gave hope to all. Now we are playing France. While France is being supported by the French supporters, the Moroccan team is being supported by the rest of the world. that is the general feeling we have."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/france-vs-morocco-fifa-world-cup-2022-semifinal-match-prediction-preview-head-to-head-lineup-542887"><strong>Read more:&nbsp;France vs. Morocco FIFA World Cup 2022 Semifinal, match prediction, preview, head to head &amp; lineup</strong></a></p>

<p>When asked about the tactics the 'Atlas Lions' will be employing to beat the 2018 champions, the 54-year-old who is a legend in the Indian footballing circuit said Morocco will not deviate from what they had been doing so far in the tournament.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The same way we did against other teams.&nbsp;We are happy to give the ball, give them the possession and stay compact and hit them on the counter."</p>

<p>"France's strength is also that. Though France is a stronger team, they also like to stay strong defensively and hit on the counter with fast skilful players like Mbappe."</p>

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<p>When quizzed if how special this World Cup run was for the people of Morocco,&nbsp;Bencherifa cited the example of the Moroccan King breaking the protocol and celebrating with the public.</p>

<p>"I think after beating Spain, our king, the prince and his son were in the streets with their car, celebrating with the people which is amazing. This is something that doesn't happen every day and it shows how special is this occasion."</p>

<p>Morocco's fairy-tale run at the quadrennial event has been made all the more endearing by the special, familial post-match celebrations where players' mothers and fathers have joined them to relish the victories.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Bencherifa pointed out that the celebration by the players showed the culture of Morocco and the tight-knit family setup.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Having families with the players in the World Cup is nothing special. Other teams have done it and do it all the time. But&nbsp;what is special about Morocco is that it showed the culture of the Moroccan family. Usually, in other teams, the fiances or the wives are there. For Morocco, it was more about family. The mother and the fathers were visible. in our culture, we stay tight as a family."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Morocco is the first African country to have ever reached the last four stage in the 92-year history of the World Cup. If Morocco does manage to get the better of France they will square up against Argentina in the final on Sunday at the Lusail Stadium.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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Former Moroccan player and coach Karim Bencherifa believes that the entire world, apart from the French supporters are rooting for Morocco ahead of the delicious semifinal contest between the two sides on Wednesday at the Al-Bayt Stadium in Qatar.

Former Moroccan player and coach Karim Bencherifa believes that the entire world, apart from the French supporters are rooting for Morocco ahead of the delicious semifinal contest between the two sides on Wednesday at the Al-Bayt Stadium in Qatar. Speaking to WION's Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo, Bencherifa shared the plan that Morocco might be using against France to cause another upset. He also reflected that the Moroccan dream had given hope to not only Africa, Asia or the Arab world but to all those countries and teams dreaming of making it to the World Cup. "Since Morocco qualified for the last eight and you notice the eight teams, Morocco was kind of new in that scenario. All the other teams were strong teams, they had won something...they had been in the World Cup semifinals or finals," Bencherifa told WION. "The other teams were among the top 10. Morocco became the representative of not only Africa, Asia or the Arab world but of all those teams that dreamed of participating in the World Cup." "Most of the teams know how difficult it is to reach the World Cup. With the performances we had done, we gave hope to all. Now we are playing France. While France is being supported by the French supporters, the Moroccan team is being supported by the rest of the world. that is the general feeling we have." Read more: France vs. Morocco FIFA World Cup 2022 Semifinal, match prediction, preview, head to head & lineup When asked about the tactics the 'Atlas Lions' will be employing to beat the 2018 champions, the 54-year-old who is a legend in the Indian footballing circuit said Morocco will not deviate from what they had been doing so far in the tournament. "The same way we did against other teams. We are happy to give the ball, give them the possession and stay compact and hit them on the counter." "France's strength is also that. Though France is a stronger team, they also like to stay strong defensively and hit on the counter with fast skilful players like Mbappe." WATCH | FIFA World Cup: France vs Morocco × When quizzed if how special this World Cup run was for the people of Morocco, Bencherifa cited the example of the Moroccan King breaking the protocol and celebrating with the public. "I think after beating Spain, our king, the prince and his son were in the streets with their car, celebrating with the people which is amazing. This is something that doesn't happen every day and it shows how special is this occasion." Morocco's fairy-tale run at the quadrennial event has been made all the more endearing by the special, familial post-match celebrations where players' mothers and fathers have joined them to relish the victories. Bencherifa pointed out that the celebration by the players showed the culture of Morocco and the tight-knit family setup. "Having families with the players in the World Cup is nothing special. Other teams have done it and do it all the time. But what is special about Morocco is that it showed the culture of the Moroccan family. Usually, in other teams, the fiances or the wives are there. For Morocco, it was more about family. The mother and the fathers were visible. in our culture, we stay tight as a family." Morocco is the first African country to have ever reached the last four stage in the 92-year history of the World Cup. If Morocco does manage to get the better of France they will square up against Argentina in the final on Sunday at the Lusail Stadium. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Morocco have been the standout story of the 2022 FIFA World Cup after becoming the first African team to reach the semi-finals of Football's showpiece event. The Atlas Lions have beaten Belgium, Spain, and Portugal over the course of the tournament and take on defending champions France with the entire Arab world also willing them on. Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo spoke to football coach Karim Bencharifa ahead of the game to understand how this dream run has electrified Morocco.

FIFA World Cup: France vs Morocco

<p>After Argentina booked a place in the final of the FIFA World Cup, France and Morocco will lock horns in the second semi-final on Thursday (December 15). Defending champions France will aim to get past the giant-killers in Morocco whereas the latter has the momentum and confidence in their favour and will back themselves to reach their first-ever finale by marching past the French line-up. However, it won't be an easy task by any means.&nbsp;</p>

<p>France and Morocco have had an interesting campaign so far. The defenders eased past Australia and Denmark before losing 1-0 to Tunisia in the group stage. In the Round of 16, they defeated Poland 3-1 and edged past England, 2-1, in the quarters to reach the semis. Morocco, on the other hand, has had a dream run as they remain unbeaten in the competition. They held onto a 0-0 draw versus Croatia, beat Belgium 2-0 and went past Canada 2-1 to top their group. In R16, they beat Spain in the penalty shootout and got the better of Portugal, 1-0, in the quarter-finals to reach the last four.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In head-to-head, France and Morocco have met only five times with the star-studded French line-up leading 3-1 along with a draw.&nbsp;<strong>Here's everything you need to know about the semi-final&nbsp;clash:</strong></p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/france-vs-morocco-fifa-world-cup-semifinal-reliving-last-face-off-between-both-sides-in-2007-542957">France vs Morocco, FIFA World Cup semifinal: Reliving last face-off between both sides in 2007</a></strong></p>

<p><strong>What is the venue for the France vs Morocco match of the FIFA World Cup 2022?</strong></p>

<p>France vs Morocco semi-final face-off will be played at the Al Bayt Stadium.</p>

<h2><strong>What time will the SF 2 be telecast in India?</strong></h2>

<p>The Semi-Final&nbsp;will get underway at 12:30 AM IST on Thursday (December 15).</p>

<h2><strong>Where can we watch the match live:&nbsp;Broadcast TV and OTT Channel in India?</strong></h2>

<p>Indian football fans can enjoy the&nbsp;FIFA World Cup SF 2 proceedings on TV on&nbsp;<strong>Sports18</strong>&nbsp;and Sports18 HD channels. Meanwhile, the live streaming&nbsp;will be on&nbsp;<strong>Jio Cinema app</strong>&nbsp;or website.</p>

<p><strong>Read Match Preview </strong>:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/france-vs-morocco-fifa-world-cup-2022-semifinal-match-prediction-preview-head-to-head-lineup-542887"><strong>France vs. Morocco FIFA World Cup 2022 Semifinal, match prediction, preview, head to head &amp; lineup</strong></a></p>


After Argentina booked a place in the final of the FIFA World Cup, France and Morocco will lock horns in the second semi-final on Thursday (December 15). Defending champions France will aim to get past the giant-killers in Morocco whereas the latter has the momentum and confidence in their favour and will back themselves to reach their first-ever finale by marching past the French line-up.

After Argentina booked a place in the final of the FIFA World Cup, France and Morocco will lock horns in the second semi-final on Thursday (December 15). Defending champions France will aim to get past the giant-killers in Morocco whereas the latter has the momentum and confidence in their favour and will back themselves to reach their first-ever finale by marching past the French line-up. However, it won't be an easy task by any means. France and Morocco have had an interesting campaign so far. The defenders eased past Australia and Denmark before losing 1-0 to Tunisia in the group stage. In the Round of 16, they defeated Poland 3-1 and edged past England, 2-1, in the quarters to reach the semis. Morocco, on the other hand, has had a dream run as they remain unbeaten in the competition. They held onto a 0-0 draw versus Croatia, beat Belgium 2-0 and went past Canada 2-1 to top their group. In R16, they beat Spain in the penalty shootout and got the better of Portugal, 1-0, in the quarter-finals to reach the last four. In head-to-head, France and Morocco have met only five times with the star-studded French line-up leading 3-1 along with a draw. Here's everything you need to know about the semi-final clash: Also read: France vs Morocco, FIFA World Cup semifinal: Reliving last face-off between both sides in 2007 What is the venue for the France vs Morocco match of the FIFA World Cup 2022? France vs Morocco semi-final face-off will be played at the Al Bayt Stadium. What time will the SF 2 be telecast in India? The Semi-Final will get underway at 12:30 AM IST on Thursday (December 15). Where can we watch the match live: Broadcast TV and OTT Channel in India? Indian football fans can enjoy the FIFA World Cup SF 2 proceedings on TV on Sports18 and Sports18 HD channels. Meanwhile, the live streaming will be on Jio Cinema app or website. Read Match Preview :France vs. Morocco FIFA World Cup 2022 Semifinal, match prediction, preview, head to head & lineup

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<p>Cristiano Ronaldo exited the FIFA World Cup following a painful loss to Morocco in the quarterfinal, maybe for the final time. Portugal fans across the world were shattered after Ronaldo's exit from the big tournament. Miles apart, Indian batsman Virat Kohli has sent a moving tribute to the Portuguese football legend. Kohli called Ronaldo, GOAT - the greatest of all time, on his Instagram post on Monday. Kohli said that no trophy or any title can take anything from what Cristiano Ronaldo has done in this sport and for sports fans around the world.&nbsp;</p>

<p>One of the best players of all time, Cristiano Ronaldo, 37, might have participated in his final World Cup. Ronaldo has not been playing well in Qatar, scoring only one goal against Ghana. Portugal coach Fernando Santos benched his star player for Portugal's next two knockout games after replacing him in the team's loss to South Korea in the group stage. Santos responded to the criticism, said, despite the team's World Cup exit, he had no remorse in benching his best player Cristiano Ronaldo.</p>

<p>Former Indian skipper Kohli recently completed his four-year quest for an ODI century against Bangladesh. Taking to Instagram, Kohli backed Ronaldo after his World Cup loss. He wrote, "No title can explain the impact you have had on people and what I and so many around the world feel when we watch you play. That is a gift from god." “A real blessing to a man who plays his heart out every single time and is the epitome of hard work and dedication and a true inspiration for any sportsperson. You are for me the greatest of all time,” Kohli added. He also put in a goat and a crown emoji to end his Instagram post.</p>

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<p>Ronaldo, a former Real Madrid player, reportedly disagreed with Santos' choice to sit him against Switzerland and Morocco. However, his fiancée Georgina Rodriguez criticised Santos for putting him on the bench for the first half of the match against Morocco. Ronaldo bowed his head in defeat and began the arduous journey to the tunnel at Al Thumama Stadium while wiping his eyes.</p>

<p>From the beginning of the World Cup in Qatar, Ronaldo has been the subject of several controversies. After a contentious interview with Piers Morgan that resulted in the termination of his contract with Premier League team Manchester United, he landed in Qatar. Ronaldo during the interview confirmed this will definitely be his last should Portugal lift the title. Naturally, Ronaldo's previous squad was the primary focus of the discussion, and when questioned about the Red Devils since his return in 2021, he was blunt. “At United, the progress was zero, in my opinion," Ronaldo said. It did stir a lot of controversies and now it will be interesting to watch which club will sign Ronaldo after the World Cup games in Qatar.&nbsp;<br />
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Cristiano Ronaldo exited the FIFA World Cup following a painful loss to Morocco in the quarterfinal, maybe for the final time. Portugal fans across the world were shattered after Ronaldo's exit from the big tournament.

Cristiano Ronaldo exited the FIFA World Cup following a painful loss to Morocco in the quarterfinal, maybe for the final time. Portugal fans across the world were shattered after Ronaldo's exit from the big tournament. Miles apart, Indian batsman Virat Kohli has sent a moving tribute to the Portuguese football legend. Kohli called Ronaldo, GOAT - the greatest of all time, on his Instagram post on Monday. Kohli said that no trophy or any title can take anything from what Cristiano Ronaldo has done in this sport and for sports fans around the world. One of the best players of all time, Cristiano Ronaldo, 37, might have participated in his final World Cup. Ronaldo has not been playing well in Qatar, scoring only one goal against Ghana. Portugal coach Fernando Santos benched his star player for Portugal's next two knockout games after replacing him in the team's loss to South Korea in the group stage. Santos responded to the criticism, said, despite the team's World Cup exit, he had no remorse in benching his best player Cristiano Ronaldo. Former Indian skipper Kohli recently completed his four-year quest for an ODI century against Bangladesh. Taking to Instagram, Kohli backed Ronaldo after his World Cup loss. He wrote, "No title can explain the impact you have had on people and what I and so many around the world feel when we watch you play. That is a gift from god." “A real blessing to a man who plays his heart out every single time and is the epitome of hard work and dedication and a true inspiration for any sportsperson. You are for me the greatest of all time,” Kohli added. He also put in a goat and a crown emoji to end his Instagram post. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Virat Kohli (@virat.kohli) × Ronaldo, a former Real Madrid player, reportedly disagreed with Santos' choice to sit him against Switzerland and Morocco. However, his fiancée Georgina Rodriguez criticised Santos for putting him on the bench for the first half of the match against Morocco. Ronaldo bowed his head in defeat and began the arduous journey to the tunnel at Al Thumama Stadium while wiping his eyes. From the beginning of the World Cup in Qatar, Ronaldo has been the subject of several controversies. After a contentious interview with Piers Morgan that resulted in the termination of his contract with Premier League team Manchester United, he landed in Qatar. Ronaldo during the interview confirmed this will definitely be his last should Portugal lift the title. Naturally, Ronaldo's previous squad was the primary focus of the discussion, and when questioned about the Red Devils since his return in 2021, he was blunt. “At United, the progress was zero, in my opinion," Ronaldo said. It did stir a lot of controversies and now it will be interesting to watch which club will sign Ronaldo after the World Cup games in Qatar.

Virat Kohli pens emotional post for Ronaldo after Portugal's painful FIFA World Cup 2022 loss against Morocco

While Moroccan fans and players were over the moon after their victory, Portugal players were unhappy with the Argentine referee in charge of their one nil World Cup Quarter-final defeat by Morocco. Watch the video to know more.

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As Morocco and France enter the FIFA World Cup semi-finals, police had to intervene to control the fans. Police fired tear gas to control thousands of supporters who filled the famous Parisian Avenue after Morocco's stunning win against Portugal in the quarterfinals.

Paris: Football fans go berserk after Morocco and France reach semi-finals

<p>Morocco coach Walid Regragui believes that his team is the 'Rocky Balboa' of the World Cup. Regragui made the statement after his team defeated a star-studded Portugal lineup to reach the last four stage of the tournament.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"When you watch Rocky, you want to support Rocky Balboa because of his hard work and commitment and I think we're the Rocky Balboa of this World Cup," said Regragui.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We are the team that everyone loves in this World Cup because we are showing the world you can succeed even if you don't have as much talent and money."</p>

<p>Morocco are living a Disney fairytale at the moment. They have become the first African nation to qualify for the semifinals&nbsp;in the 92-year-long history of the tournament.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2022-morocco-defeat-cristiano-ronaldos-portugal-1-0-reach-semis-for-the-1st-time-541924"><strong>Read more:&nbsp;FIFA World Cup 2022: Morocco defeat Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal 1-0, reach semis for the 1st time</strong></a></p>

<p>Morocco may have created the least xG (expected goals) in the tournament but they have managed to beat the likes of Portugal, Belgium, Canada and Spain while drawing with 2018 finalist Croatia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, one of the wildest stats to stand out is that Morocco are&nbsp;yet to concede a goal from an opponent in the tournament. The only opposition goal came in the match against Canada which was an own goal from Moroccan centre-back Nayef Aguerd.&nbsp;Regragui reflected on the achievement and said it was down to hard work.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I'm sure many of you will say this is a miracle, but we've won without conceding against Belgium, Spain, Portugal and that's the result of hard work."</p>

<p>Morocco opened the scoring in the 42nd minute with striker Youssef En-Nesyri netting one through a header. Afterwards, it was a defensive masterclass from nearly every Moroccan player as they resolutely defended their penalty box to keep Portugal at bay,</p>

<p>The 'Atlas Lions' after beating one of the 'tournament favourites' have set up a delicious encounter with 2018 champions France on Wednesday.&nbsp;</p>

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Morocco coach Walid Regragui believes that his team is the 'Rocky Balboa' of the World Cup. Regragui made the statement after his team defeated a star-studded Portugal lineup to reach the last four stage of the tournament.

Morocco coach Walid Regragui believes that his team is the 'Rocky Balboa' of the World Cup. Regragui made the statement after his team defeated a star-studded Portugal lineup to reach the last four stage of the tournament. "When you watch Rocky, you want to support Rocky Balboa because of his hard work and commitment and I think we're the Rocky Balboa of this World Cup," said Regragui. "We are the team that everyone loves in this World Cup because we are showing the world you can succeed even if you don't have as much talent and money." Morocco are living a Disney fairytale at the moment. They have become the first African nation to qualify for the semifinals in the 92-year-long history of the tournament. Read more: FIFA World Cup 2022: Morocco defeat Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal 1-0, reach semis for the 1st time Morocco may have created the least xG (expected goals) in the tournament but they have managed to beat the likes of Portugal, Belgium, Canada and Spain while drawing with 2018 finalist Croatia. However, one of the wildest stats to stand out is that Morocco are yet to concede a goal from an opponent in the tournament. The only opposition goal came in the match against Canada which was an own goal from Moroccan centre-back Nayef Aguerd. Regragui reflected on the achievement and said it was down to hard work. "I'm sure many of you will say this is a miracle, but we've won without conceding against Belgium, Spain, Portugal and that's the result of hard work." Morocco opened the scoring in the 42nd minute with striker Youssef En-Nesyri netting one through a header. Afterwards, it was a defensive masterclass from nearly every Moroccan player as they resolutely defended their penalty box to keep Portugal at bay, The 'Atlas Lions' after beating one of the 'tournament favourites' have set up a delicious encounter with 2018 champions France on Wednesday. Read more: Jude Bellingham, Achraf Hakimi among others credit mothers’ love for success in Qatar World Cup, see images (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

'We're the Rocky Balboa...': Morocco coach Walid Regragui after knockout WC win over Portugal

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is underway. Portugal is all set to face Morocco today in the Quarter Finals. The Arab world is rallying behind Morocco.

Portugal faces Morocco in Quarters: Arab world rallies behind Morocco

Millions of people are expected to watch France vs England in FIFA World Cup quarter-final tonight. Both the teams will meet at the Al Bayt stadium and the winner will face Morocco or Portugal in the semi-finals on December 14.

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<p>After a blockbuster opening to the quarterfinal round of the World Cup on Friday, the stage is set for another absorbing day of heavyweight contests. In the first quarterfinal of the day, Morocco will square up against Portugal at Al Thumama Stadium.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Both teams come into the contest on the back of enterprising victories. While Morocco knocked out 2010 champions Spain in the round of 16 clash, Portugal obliterated Switzerland with an embarrassing-looking 6-1 scoreline.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Morocco are the fourth African team to make it to the quarterfinal stage of the tournament. They will be attempting to go one step ahead and rewrite the history books.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Morocco kept Spain at bay as the match ended goalless after the regulation and extra time. Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou emerged as the hero during the shootout as none of the Spanish players could convert their spot kicks, thereby granting the quarterfinal ticket to Morocco.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Given their performances against teams like Belgium, Canada and Spain, it will not be a hyperbole to say that the African side has the potential to stun Portugal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As for Portugal, the talking point ahead of the game will be the fortunes of its talisman Cristiano Ronaldo. In the pre-quarterfinal clash against Switzerland, manager Fernando Santos took the courageous call to bench Ronaldo and play 21-year-old Goncalo Ramos in his place.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Despite the noise off the field, Portugal did not miss the services of Ronaldo, as his replacement managed to bag a hattrick in his debut World Cup game.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking after the match, Santos cleared that there was no bad blood and that the decision to drop Ronaldo was tactical. Santos added that he had a conversation with Ronaldo before the game.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The two teams have previously met on two occasions in the World Cup. The last meeting was at the 2018 edition where Portugal came out on top with a 1-0 scoreline.&nbsp;</p>

<p><b>Head-to-head:&nbsp;</b></p>

<p><strong>June 11, 1986:</strong>&nbsp;Morocco 3-1 Portugal&nbsp;<br />
<strong>June 20, 2018:</strong>&nbsp;Morocco 0-1 Portugal&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>What is the venue for&nbsp;Morocco vs Portugal match of the FIFA World Cup 2022?</strong></h2>

<p>Morocco vs Portugal quarter-final clash will be held at the Al Thumama Stadium.</p>

<h2><strong>What time will the match be telecast in India?</strong></h2>

<p>The QF3&nbsp;will get underway at 20:30 PM IST on Saturday (December 10).</p>

<h2><strong>Where can we watch the match live:&nbsp;Broadcast TV and OTT Channel in India?</strong></h2>

<p>Football fans in India can enjoy the&nbsp;FIFA World Cup QF match on TV on&nbsp;<strong>Sports18</strong>&nbsp;and Sports18 HD channels. Meanwhile, the live streaming&nbsp;will be on&nbsp;<strong>Jio Cinema app</strong>&nbsp;or website.</p>

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After a blockbuster opening to the quarterfinal round of the World Cup on Friday, the stage is set for another absorbing day of heavyweight contests. In the first quarterfinal of the day, Morocco will square up against Portugal at Al Thumama Stadium.

After a blockbuster opening to the quarterfinal round of the World Cup on Friday, the stage is set for another absorbing day of heavyweight contests. In the first quarterfinal of the day, Morocco will square up against Portugal at Al Thumama Stadium. Both teams come into the contest on the back of enterprising victories. While Morocco knocked out 2010 champions Spain in the round of 16 clash, Portugal obliterated Switzerland with an embarrassing-looking 6-1 scoreline. Morocco are the fourth African team to make it to the quarterfinal stage of the tournament. They will be attempting to go one step ahead and rewrite the history books. Morocco kept Spain at bay as the match ended goalless after the regulation and extra time. Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou emerged as the hero during the shootout as none of the Spanish players could convert their spot kicks, thereby granting the quarterfinal ticket to Morocco. Given their performances against teams like Belgium, Canada and Spain, it will not be a hyperbole to say that the African side has the potential to stun Portugal. As for Portugal, the talking point ahead of the game will be the fortunes of its talisman Cristiano Ronaldo. In the pre-quarterfinal clash against Switzerland, manager Fernando Santos took the courageous call to bench Ronaldo and play 21-year-old Goncalo Ramos in his place. Despite the noise off the field, Portugal did not miss the services of Ronaldo, as his replacement managed to bag a hattrick in his debut World Cup game. Speaking after the match, Santos cleared that there was no bad blood and that the decision to drop Ronaldo was tactical. Santos added that he had a conversation with Ronaldo before the game. The two teams have previously met on two occasions in the World Cup. The last meeting was at the 2018 edition where Portugal came out on top with a 1-0 scoreline. Head-to-head: June 11, 1986: Morocco 3-1 Portugal June 20, 2018: Morocco 0-1 Portugal WATCH | Achraf Hakimi's ice-cool 'panenka' penalty to knock Spain out of the World Cup Here's everything you need to know about QF3 clash: What is the venue for Morocco vs Portugal match of the FIFA World Cup 2022? Morocco vs Portugal quarter-final clash will be held at the Al Thumama Stadium. What time will the match be telecast in India? The QF3 will get underway at 20:30 PM IST on Saturday (December 10). Where can we watch the match live: Broadcast TV and OTT Channel in India? Football fans in India can enjoy the FIFA World Cup QF match on TV on Sports18 and Sports18 HD channels. Meanwhile, the live streaming will be on Jio Cinema app or website. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>The FIFA World Cup 2022 is back in action this weekend with a series of quarterfinal games. On Saturday at the Al Thumama Stadium, Morocco plays against Fernando Santos' excellent Portugal team in a key knockout match. With a victory over Spain, Morocco has been impressive at the FIFA World Cup. Morocco managed to pull off one of the biggest upsets of the competition thus far. The North African giants are now in the best shape and have a chance to make history this year. Portugal, on the other hand, have also established themselves as clear favourites in FIFA World Cup 2022. The Selecao is hoping to repeat their amazing 6-1 victory over Switzerland against Morocco in this weekend's contest.</p>

<h2><strong>Morocco vs Portugal match prediction</strong></h2>

<p>Portugal is in terrific shape going into this game and has some fantastic players at their disposal. Goncalo Ramos will captain the team after scoring an incredible hat-trick against Switzerland. To have a chance in this match, Morocco will need to play as well as they did against Spain. However, Portugal has the advantage this weekend and is the superior squad on paper.</p>

<p><strong>Prediction</strong>: Portugal to win the match with a 3-1 lead</p>

<h2><strong>Morocco vs Portugal head to head</strong></h2>

<p>When comparing their head-to-head records, Morocco and Portugal are tied since each team has won one of the two games that have been played between them. The two previous meetings between the two teams have both taken place at the FIFA World Cup, with the most recent one occurring in a group game in 2018.</p>

<h2><strong>Morocco vs Portugal predicted lineups</strong></h2>

<p><strong>Morocco possible starting lineup:</strong><br />
Bounou; Hakimi, Saiss, Aguerd, Mazraoui; Ounahi, Amrabat, Amallah; Ziyech, En-Nesyri, Boufal<br />
<strong>Portugal possible starting lineup:</strong><br />
Costa; Dalot, Pepe, Dias, Guerreiro; B. Silva, Carvalho, Otavio; Fernandes, Ramos, Felix</p>

<h2><strong>Morocco vs Portugal match details</strong></h2>

<p>On Saturday, December 10, 2022, the remaining two matches of the FIFA World Cup 2022 quarter-finals will be played. The first match will be played between Morocco and Portugal at 20:30 IST and 19:00 GST. The venue of the match is Al Thumama Stadium.</p>


The FIFA World Cup 2022 is back in action this weekend with a series of quarterfinal games. On Saturday at the Al Thumama Stadium, Morocco plays against Fernando Santos' excellent Portugal team in a key knockout match.

The FIFA World Cup 2022 is back in action this weekend with a series of quarterfinal games. On Saturday at the Al Thumama Stadium, Morocco plays against Fernando Santos' excellent Portugal team in a key knockout match. With a victory over Spain, Morocco has been impressive at the FIFA World Cup. Morocco managed to pull off one of the biggest upsets of the competition thus far. The North African giants are now in the best shape and have a chance to make history this year. Portugal, on the other hand, have also established themselves as clear favourites in FIFA World Cup 2022. The Selecao is hoping to repeat their amazing 6-1 victory over Switzerland against Morocco in this weekend's contest. Morocco vs Portugal match prediction Portugal is in terrific shape going into this game and has some fantastic players at their disposal. Goncalo Ramos will captain the team after scoring an incredible hat-trick against Switzerland. To have a chance in this match, Morocco will need to play as well as they did against Spain. However, Portugal has the advantage this weekend and is the superior squad on paper. Prediction: Portugal to win the match with a 3-1 lead Morocco vs Portugal head to head When comparing their head-to-head records, Morocco and Portugal are tied since each team has won one of the two games that have been played between them. The two previous meetings between the two teams have both taken place at the FIFA World Cup, with the most recent one occurring in a group game in 2018. Morocco vs Portugal predicted lineups Morocco possible starting lineup: Bounou; Hakimi, Saiss, Aguerd, Mazraoui; Ounahi, Amrabat, Amallah; Ziyech, En-Nesyri, Boufal Portugal possible starting lineup: Costa; Dalot, Pepe, Dias, Guerreiro; B. Silva, Carvalho, Otavio; Fernandes, Ramos, Felix Morocco vs Portugal match details On Saturday, December 10, 2022, the remaining two matches of the FIFA World Cup 2022 quarter-finals will be played. The first match will be played between Morocco and Portugal at 20:30 IST and 19:00 GST. The venue of the match is Al Thumama Stadium.

Portugal vs Morocco at FIFA World Cup 2022 - Match prediction, preview, head-to-head and lineups

<p>Yassine Bounou saves two out of three penalties to guide Morocco to a historic win over Spain in the Round of 16 stage of the FIFA World Cup 2022 on Tuesday. The 6 ft 5 in pulled off a couple of brilliant saves to keep the game 0-0 in the regulation time and during Morocco’s first-ever penalty World Cup penalty shootout, he ended up saving the kicks from Carlos Soler and Sergio Busquets.</p>

<p>Bounou went into the penalty shootout with a better save percentage from the spot in comparison to Unai Simon. While Simon had 21.4 per cent, the Morocco international had a save percentage of a little over 26 per cent. He also had the advantage of facing 22 penalties more than Simon.</p>

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<p>Pablo Sarabia missed the first kick while Bounou was able to complete the next two saves. For Morocco, Abdelhamid Sabiri and Hakim Ziyech converted their chances while Unai Simon stopped the attempt from Badr Banoune. Achref Hakimi slotted the winning penalty to clinch the encounter.</p>

<p>Bounou currently plays for Sevilla since 2019-20 and has made 120 appearances across all competitions. Earlier, he has played for Atletico Madrid, Zaragoza and Girona. He also played for Morocco in the 2018 World Cup but his team was eliminated in the group stages.</p>

<p>This is not the first time that Bounou has grabbed the headlines during this year’s World Cup. He ended up not playing the game against Belgium despite singing the national anthem along with the team. The BBC reported that Bono suffered vision issues and was then replaced ahead of the kick-off.</p>

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Yassine Bounou saves two out of three penalties to guide Morocco to a historic win over Spain in the Round of 16 stage of the FIFA World Cup 2022 on Tuesday. The 6 ft 5 in pulled off a couple of brilliant saves to keep the game 0-0 in the regulation time and during Morocco’s first-ever penalty World Cup penalty shootout, he ended up saving the kicks from Carlos Soler and Sergio Busquets.

Yassine Bounou saves two out of three penalties to guide Morocco to a historic win over Spain in the Round of 16 stage of the FIFA World Cup 2022 on Tuesday. The 6 ft 5 in pulled off a couple of brilliant saves to keep the game 0-0 in the regulation time and during Morocco’s first-ever penalty World Cup penalty shootout, he ended up saving the kicks from Carlos Soler and Sergio Busquets. Bounou went into the penalty shootout with a better save percentage from the spot in comparison to Unai Simon. While Simon had 21.4 per cent, the Morocco international had a save percentage of a little over 26 per cent. He also had the advantage of facing 22 penalties more than Simon. Also read | FIFA 2022: Japan's manager Hajime Moriyasu bows to fans in gratitude Pablo Sarabia missed the first kick while Bounou was able to complete the next two saves. For Morocco, Abdelhamid Sabiri and Hakim Ziyech converted their chances while Unai Simon stopped the attempt from Badr Banoune. Achref Hakimi slotted the winning penalty to clinch the encounter. Bounou currently plays for Sevilla since 2019-20 and has made 120 appearances across all competitions. Earlier, he has played for Atletico Madrid, Zaragoza and Girona. He also played for Morocco in the 2018 World Cup but his team was eliminated in the group stages. This is not the first time that Bounou has grabbed the headlines during this year’s World Cup. He ended up not playing the game against Belgium despite singing the national anthem along with the team. The BBC reported that Bono suffered vision issues and was then replaced ahead of the kick-off.

Yassine Bounou: The Moroccan goalkeeper who eliminated Spain from FIFA World Cup 2022

<p>On Tuesday (December 06), Morocco&nbsp;were up against 2010 winners Spain in the Round of 16 clash during the FIFA World Cup 2022 edition. After the regulation and extra time saw both sides being levelled at 0-0, the game went to the penalty shootout -- the second time in the ongoing edition in Qatar -- and led to Morocco&nbsp;stunning the ex-champions with a 3-0 deficit. With this performance, Morocco became the first African nation to win a penalty shoot-out in FIFA World Cup history. In addition, it became only the fourth African side (after Cameroon in 1990, Senegal in 2002 and Ghana in 2010) to enter the last eight in the showpiece event.</p>

<p>Talking about the game, it was a closely-fought encounter where the European nation had plenty of chances but missed them all. They took&nbsp;13 shots but after a full 120’ minutes, both teams remained at 0-0 scoreline. The&nbsp;Atlas Lions upped the ante in the last few minutes during the extra time before scoring three in the penalty shootout, out of their four attempts, to make it to the next round.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Morocco's campaign has been a dream affair. They were placed in a tough group, i.e. Group F, where they held the 2018 runners-up Croatia for a 0-0 draw before stunning the star-studded Belgium line-up, beating them 2-0, and went on to win their last group stage match versus Canada (by a 2-1 margin). Thus, they remain undefeated in the ongoing FIFA WC and will now lock horns with Cristiano Ronaldo-led Portugal in the quarter-finals on Saturday (December 10).</p>

<p>Can they make it to the top four? Only time will tell...</p>


On Tuesday (December 06), Morocco were up against 2010 winners Spain in the Round of 16 clash during the FIFA World Cup 2022 edition. After the regulation and extra time saw both sides being levelled at 0-0, the game went to the penalty shootout -- the second time in the ongoing edition in Qatar -- and led to Morocco stunning the ex-champions with a 3-0 deficit.

On Tuesday (December 06), Morocco were up against 2010 winners Spain in the Round of 16 clash during the FIFA World Cup 2022 edition. After the regulation and extra time saw both sides being levelled at 0-0, the game went to the penalty shootout -- the second time in the ongoing edition in Qatar -- and led to Morocco stunning the ex-champions with a 3-0 deficit. With this performance, Morocco became the first African nation to win a penalty shoot-out in FIFA World Cup history. In addition, it became only the fourth African side (after Cameroon in 1990, Senegal in 2002 and Ghana in 2010) to enter the last eight in the showpiece event. Talking about the game, it was a closely-fought encounter where the European nation had plenty of chances but missed them all. They took 13 shots but after a full 120’ minutes, both teams remained at 0-0 scoreline. The Atlas Lions upped the ante in the last few minutes during the extra time before scoring three in the penalty shootout, out of their four attempts, to make it to the next round. Also read: Is Cristiano Ronaldo moving to Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr? Ex-Man United striker finally opens up History is made 🇲🇦 The fourth African team to ever make it to the quarter finals. Bravo Morocco 👏🏿 pic.twitter.com/ciMb86D6uZ — Samuel Eto'o (@SamuelEtoo) December 6, 2022 × Morocco's campaign has been a dream affair. They were placed in a tough group, i.e. Group F, where they held the 2018 runners-up Croatia for a 0-0 draw before stunning the star-studded Belgium line-up, beating them 2-0, and went on to win their last group stage match versus Canada (by a 2-1 margin). Thus, they remain undefeated in the ongoing FIFA WC and will now lock horns with Cristiano Ronaldo-led Portugal in the quarter-finals on Saturday (December 10). Can they make it to the top four? Only time will tell...

History created! Morocco becomes fourth African nation to enter FIFA World Cup QFs after stunning Spain

Morocco has beaten 2010 champions Spain in the Round of 16 and has entered the QF for the first time in history. Morroco won the penalty shootout 3-0.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Morocco beats 2010 champions Spain to enter QF

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<p>Spanish defender Rodri is bitter after his team's exit from the World Cup. The Manchester City player in a post-match interview said Morocco did nothing throughout the match.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Morocco offered absolutely nothing, without disrespecting them," said Rodri before adding, "In the game, they did nothing. They just waited for the counters. They stayed behind and tried to counter us."</p>

<p>Spain, the 2010 edition champions had the lion's share of possession (77 per cent) throughout the match. The LA Roja managed to complete 1,019 passes in the match, compared to a measly 304 by Morocco.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Despite keeping the ball for the major part of the game, Spain failed to make any decisive chances as the penalty box threat remained low.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/history-created-morocco-becomes-fourth-african-nation-to-enter-fifa-world-cup-qfs-after-stunning-spain-540788"><strong>Read more:&nbsp;History created! Morocco becomes fourth African nation to enter FIFA World Cup QFs after stunning Spain</strong></a></p>

<p>It was only after substitutes like Williams and Morata came on that Spain finally managed some opportunities through the wings.</p>

<p>The Spanish fullbacks had a torrid time against the Moroccan defence as most 1vs1 chances were gobbled up by the incredibly physical duo of Hakimi and Mazaraoui on right-back and left-back respectively.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, this is not the first time that Spain have crashed out of a WC despite bossing the game in possession. In 2018, Spain lost to Russia on penalties after having 79 per cent possession.</p>

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<p>As for the penalties, none of Spanish players could find the back of the net as Moroccan goalkeeper&nbsp;Yassine Bounou stood like a rock and deflected anything coming his way.</p>

<p>For Morocco, the final and decisive penalty was dispatched by Achraf Hakimi. The Madrid born player took a panenka penalty and surprised everyone.&nbsp;</p>

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Spanish defender Rodri is bitter after his team's exit from the World Cup. The Manchester City player in a post-match interview said Morocco did nothing throughout the match.

Spanish defender Rodri is bitter after his team's exit from the World Cup. The Manchester City player in a post-match interview said Morocco did nothing throughout the match. "Morocco offered absolutely nothing, without disrespecting them," said Rodri before adding, "In the game, they did nothing. They just waited for the counters. They stayed behind and tried to counter us." Spain, the 2010 edition champions had the lion's share of possession (77 per cent) throughout the match. The LA Roja managed to complete 1,019 passes in the match, compared to a measly 304 by Morocco. Despite keeping the ball for the major part of the game, Spain failed to make any decisive chances as the penalty box threat remained low. Read more: History created! Morocco becomes fourth African nation to enter FIFA World Cup QFs after stunning Spain It was only after substitutes like Williams and Morata came on that Spain finally managed some opportunities through the wings. The Spanish fullbacks had a torrid time against the Moroccan defence as most 1vs1 chances were gobbled up by the incredibly physical duo of Hakimi and Mazaraoui on right-back and left-back respectively. Notably, this is not the first time that Spain have crashed out of a WC despite bossing the game in possession. In 2018, Spain lost to Russia on penalties after having 79 per cent possession. 2 – The two highest possession figures on record (since 1966) for a #FIFAWorldCup knockout stage game have both been by Spain in the last two tournaments, with La Roja being eliminated in both matches in the round of 16. 79% v Russia in 2018 77% v Morocco in 2022 Stultified. pic.twitter.com/NkMbe4V48t — OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) December 7, 2022 × As for the penalties, none of Spanish players could find the back of the net as Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou stood like a rock and deflected anything coming his way. For Morocco, the final and decisive penalty was dispatched by Achraf Hakimi. The Madrid born player took a panenka penalty and surprised everyone. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Morocco are having a fairytale tournament at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Their round of 16 match against Spain went to the penalties and emerged not one but two heroes who would perhaps go down in the history books.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou made three brilliant saves during the shootout to become an overnight sensation but it was defender Acharf Hakimi's ice-cool 'panenka' penalty to seal the deal for his country that has become the topic of discussion.</p>

<p>After Spain failed to convert any of the spot kicks, Hakimi needed to slot one at the back of the net to ensure that his team became the only fourth African country in World Cup history to qualify for the quarterfinals.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While most would have gone for power and attempted to blast the ball to either corner, Hakimi thought otherwise.&nbsp;Prior to the shot, Hakimi took a deep breath, accessing that a nation's hopes lie on his shoulder, approached the football with four short steps and like a surgeon's precision, dinked the ball right down the middle of the goalpost.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Moroccan player, born and brought up in Madrid and coached in the Real Madrid academy took the rather audacious route and knocked a country where he has played the majority of his football.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The finesse on the shot was such that the spectators in the stadium and those watching on television were shocked alike.&nbsp;Even France forward and Hakimi's PSG teammate Kylian Mbappe&nbsp;was impressed as he tweeted an appreciation post.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/history-created-morocco-becomes-fourth-african-nation-to-enter-fifa-world-cup-qfs-after-stunning-spain-540788">Read more:&nbsp;History created! Morocco becomes fourth African nation to enter FIFA World Cup QFs after stunning Spain</a></strong></p>

<p>The Panenka penalty is named after former Czech player Antonin Panenka who played as an attacking midfielder. It was at the 1979 Euro Championship that the Czech while facing West Germany in the finals first successfully attempted such a type of penalty.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 'Atlas lions' after beating Spain have set up a delicious encounter with Portugal on Saturday. Morocco may have created the least xG (expected goals) in the tournament but they have managed to beat the likes of Belgium, Canada and Spain while drawing with 2018 finalist Croatia.&nbsp;</p>

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Morocco are having a fairytale tournament at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Their round of 16 match against Spain went to the penalties and emerged not one but two heroes who would perhaps go down in the history books.

Morocco are having a fairytale tournament at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Their round of 16 match against Spain went to the penalties and emerged not one but two heroes who would perhaps go down in the history books. Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou made three brilliant saves during the shootout to become an overnight sensation but it was defender Acharf Hakimi's ice-cool 'panenka' penalty to seal the deal for his country that has become the topic of discussion. After Spain failed to convert any of the spot kicks, Hakimi needed to slot one at the back of the net to ensure that his team became the only fourth African country in World Cup history to qualify for the quarterfinals. While most would have gone for power and attempted to blast the ball to either corner, Hakimi thought otherwise. Prior to the shot, Hakimi took a deep breath, accessing that a nation's hopes lie on his shoulder, approached the football with four short steps and like a surgeon's precision, dinked the ball right down the middle of the goalpost. Achraf Hakimi, panenka to win the game! Incredible Hakimi, incredible Morocco, incredible atmosphere!! pic.twitter.com/PjtUVOkVgs — Julien Laurens (@LaurensJulien) December 6, 2022 × The Moroccan player, born and brought up in Madrid and coached in the Real Madrid academy took the rather audacious route and knocked a country where he has played the majority of his football. The finesse on the shot was such that the spectators in the stadium and those watching on television were shocked alike. Even France forward and Hakimi's PSG teammate Kylian Mbappe was impressed as he tweeted an appreciation post. Read more: History created! Morocco becomes fourth African nation to enter FIFA World Cup QFs after stunning Spain The Panenka penalty is named after former Czech player Antonin Panenka who played as an attacking midfielder. It was at the 1979 Euro Championship that the Czech while facing West Germany in the finals first successfully attempted such a type of penalty. The 'Atlas lions' after beating Spain have set up a delicious encounter with Portugal on Saturday. Morocco may have created the least xG (expected goals) in the tournament but they have managed to beat the likes of Belgium, Canada and Spain while drawing with 2018 finalist Croatia. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

WATCH | Achraf Hakimi's ice-cool 'panenka' penalty to knock Spain out of the World Cup

On December 6, the final two round of 16 games are lined up, Morocco will play against Spain in the opening match. After suffering a shocking loss to Japan in their final group match, Spain finished the round 1 stage with second place in Group E.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Can Morocco beat Spain in the knockout game?

<p>In a Group F match in the FIFA World Cup 2022, Canada will be up against Morocco on Thursday evening (December 01). While Canada is out of the race to qualify for the Round of 16, Morocca have a chance to create history. They are&nbsp;on the brink of qualification to the&nbsp;last 16 for the first time in its history and will go all-out against Canada, who lost both their games. Meanwhile, the Canadians will hope to spoil Morocco's party and also sign off with a win.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While Canada lost 1-4 to Croatia, Belgium defeated them by a 1-0 margin. On the other hand, Morocco played out a goalless draw versus Croatia and stunned Belgium 2-0 on Sunday (November 27). A win or even a draw will help Morocco but if they lose, they also hope for Belgium to convincingly beat the 2018 runner-up Croatia and progress ahead on superior goal difference as compared to the Croatians. Ten out of the 16 spots have been sealed for the next round and Morocco will hope to secure one of the remaining positions. In head-to-head battle, the Walid Regragui-led Moroccan side leads Canada 2-1 in four games, including a draw.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/belgium-vs-croatia-fifa-world-cup-2022-broadcast-tv-and-ott-live-streaming-when-and-where-to-watch-538984">Belgium vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2022 broadcast TV and OTT-live streaming: When and where to watch?</a></strong></p>

<p><strong>Here's everything you need to know about the clash:</strong></p>

<p><strong>When is the Canada vs Morocco&nbsp;match of the FIFA World Cup 2022?</strong></p>

<p>Canada versus Morocco&nbsp;fixture, from Group F, will be held at the&nbsp;Al Thumama Stadium.</p>

<h2><strong>What time will the match be telecast in India?</strong></h2>

<p>The clash will kickoff at 20:30 AM IST on Thursday (December 01).</p>

<h2><strong>Where can we watch the match live:&nbsp;Broadcast TV and OTT Channel in India?</strong></h2>

<p>The Indian football fans can watch the&nbsp;FIFA World Cup proceedings on television on&nbsp;<strong>Sports18</strong>&nbsp;and Sports18 HD channels. Meanwhile, the live streaming&nbsp;will be on&nbsp;<strong>Jio Cinema app</strong>&nbsp;or website.</p>

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In a Group F match in the FIFA World Cup 2022, Canada will be up against Morocco on Thursday evening (December 01). While Canada is out of the race to qualify for the Round of 16, Morocca have a chance to create history.

In a Group F match in the FIFA World Cup 2022, Canada will be up against Morocco on Thursday evening (December 01). While Canada is out of the race to qualify for the Round of 16, Morocca have a chance to create history. They are on the brink of qualification to the last 16 for the first time in its history and will go all-out against Canada, who lost both their games. Meanwhile, the Canadians will hope to spoil Morocco's party and also sign off with a win. While Canada lost 1-4 to Croatia, Belgium defeated them by a 1-0 margin. On the other hand, Morocco played out a goalless draw versus Croatia and stunned Belgium 2-0 on Sunday (November 27). A win or even a draw will help Morocco but if they lose, they also hope for Belgium to convincingly beat the 2018 runner-up Croatia and progress ahead on superior goal difference as compared to the Croatians. Ten out of the 16 spots have been sealed for the next round and Morocco will hope to secure one of the remaining positions. In head-to-head battle, the Walid Regragui-led Moroccan side leads Canada 2-1 in four games, including a draw. Also read: Belgium vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2022 broadcast TV and OTT-live streaming: When and where to watch? Here's everything you need to know about the clash: When is the Canada vs Morocco match of the FIFA World Cup 2022? Canada versus Morocco fixture, from Group F, will be held at the Al Thumama Stadium. What time will the match be telecast in India? The clash will kickoff at 20:30 AM IST on Thursday (December 01). Where can we watch the match live: Broadcast TV and OTT Channel in India? The Indian football fans can watch the FIFA World Cup proceedings on television on Sports18 and Sports18 HD channels. Meanwhile, the live streaming will be on Jio Cinema app or website. ×

Canada vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2022 broadcast TV and OTT-live streaming: When and where to watch?

<p>Morocco may find things to be very straightforward; win or draw, and they advance regardless of what transpires in the other games in the group. However, if they lose, things do get very tricky because in order for them to advance, Croatia would have to lose by at least two goals or Belgium would have to lose. If Morocco were to lose by four goals or more and the other group game ended in a draw, they would also be eliminated.</p>

<p>In any case, Morocco just needs to complete the task at hand, although it would be quite regrettable not to advance after having already taken points away from both teams competing for a position in the round of 16. However, judging on their results thus far, the Atlas Lions should have no trouble handling that challenge, as they easily defeated both Croatia and Belgium. While the 0-0 draw with the Vatreni was a dull game, they showed off their offensive prowess against Belgium, winning 2-0 thanks to a wonderful late strike from Zakaria Aboukhlal.</p>

<p>Given the calibre of opponents they have defeated, Walid Regragui's team may have been the finest tournament surprise so far. Even if they win the group, they will still face a very difficult test because they would unluckily be put up in the round of 16 with a team from Group E, most likely either Spain or Germany.<br />
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<p><strong>Canada vs. Morocco Head to Head at Qatar FIFA World Cup 2022&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Canada will likely pose a greater danger to Morocco than Croatia and Belgium did, and the team is hoping to score more goals and at least get a point. Morocco's game has a lot on the line, but if they can repeat their group-stage performances, they will qualify for the final 16 of the tournament. The Maple Leafs were just unlucky to be paired up in this year's championships with the second- and third-placed teams from last year, as well as maybe Africa's strongest country.</p>

<p><strong>Canada predicted lineups: </strong>St. Clair; Johnston, Steven Vitoria, Miller, Adekugbe; Buchanan, Kone, Eustaquio, Hoilett; Davies, David</p>

<p><strong>Morocco predicted lineups: </strong>Bounou; Hakimi, Aguerd, Saiss, Mazraoui; Amrabat, Ounahi, Amallah; Ziyech, En-Nesyri, Boufal</p>

<p><strong>Canada vs. Morocco goal prediction: </strong>0-1&nbsp;</p>

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Morocco may find things to be very straightforward; win or draw, and they advance regardless of what transpires in the other games in the group. However, if they lose, things do get very tricky because in order for them to advance, Croatia would have to lose by at least two goals or Belgium would have to lose.

Morocco may find things to be very straightforward; win or draw, and they advance regardless of what transpires in the other games in the group. However, if they lose, things do get very tricky because in order for them to advance, Croatia would have to lose by at least two goals or Belgium would have to lose. If Morocco were to lose by four goals or more and the other group game ended in a draw, they would also be eliminated. In any case, Morocco just needs to complete the task at hand, although it would be quite regrettable not to advance after having already taken points away from both teams competing for a position in the round of 16. However, judging on their results thus far, the Atlas Lions should have no trouble handling that challenge, as they easily defeated both Croatia and Belgium. While the 0-0 draw with the Vatreni was a dull game, they showed off their offensive prowess against Belgium, winning 2-0 thanks to a wonderful late strike from Zakaria Aboukhlal. Given the calibre of opponents they have defeated, Walid Regragui's team may have been the finest tournament surprise so far. Even if they win the group, they will still face a very difficult test because they would unluckily be put up in the round of 16 with a team from Group E, most likely either Spain or Germany. Canada vs. Morocco Head to Head at Qatar FIFA World Cup 2022 Canada will likely pose a greater danger to Morocco than Croatia and Belgium did, and the team is hoping to score more goals and at least get a point. Morocco's game has a lot on the line, but if they can repeat their group-stage performances, they will qualify for the final 16 of the tournament. The Maple Leafs were just unlucky to be paired up in this year's championships with the second- and third-placed teams from last year, as well as maybe Africa's strongest country. Canada predicted lineups: St. Clair; Johnston, Steven Vitoria, Miller, Adekugbe; Buchanan, Kone, Eustaquio, Hoilett; Davies, David Morocco predicted lineups: Bounou; Hakimi, Aguerd, Saiss, Mazraoui; Amrabat, Ounahi, Amallah; Ziyech, En-Nesyri, Boufal Canada vs. Morocco goal prediction: 0-1

Canada vs. Morocco at FIFA World Cup 2022, match predictions, preview, head to head and lineups

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<p>On Sunday, a spirited Moroccan team thoroughly outplayed world no. 2 Belgium in the ongoing FIFA World Cup. While the team won plaudits for its performance, it was Achraf Hakimi who won the netizens' hearts with his endearing celebration.</p>

<p>Hakimi went to his mother standing in the stands after the match and celebrated the victory. Hakimi gave her a forehead kiss and a tight embrace before handing her the jersey as well.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The right-back also took to his social media accounts to post the picture with the caption, "I love you mom".&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The netizens melted as soon as they saw the adorable visuals. One called the moment 'Wholesome' while another added, "Who's gonna support and love you more than your mother."</p>

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who never want to see you cry..<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/achrafhakimi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#achrafhakimi</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/QatarWorldCup2022?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#QatarWorldCup2022</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Qatar2022?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Qatar2022</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Maroko?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Maroko</a> <a href="https://t.co/9y35mrSOhI">pic.twitter.com/9y35mrSOhI</a></p>
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<p><strong>How did Morocco cause the upset?</strong></p>

<p>Sunday's victory was Morocco's first victory in the World Cup finals in over 24 years. However, it wasn't an easy task as the final scoreline suggests. The Atlas Lions had to dig in at the&nbsp;Al Thumama Stadium and absorb the pressure before making the incisive move, late in the game.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Belgium, the 2018 WC semifinalists were shocked in the 73rd minute after substitute Abdelhamid Sabiri curled a whipping free kick towards goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who unfortunately could not move across the box in time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As Belgium sought an equaliser in the dying stages of the game, Morocco's talisman Hakim Ziyech measured an inch-perfect pass to Zakaria Aboukhlal who rifled the ball to the top of the net, completing the demolition job.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While the Moroccan team created history on the pitch, the victory was soured by the off-field behaviour of the fans. According to reports, riots ensued in Belgian and Dutch cities after Moroccan fans gathered across to celebrate the victory.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In the capital city of Brussels, the police were forced to detain over a dozen people while eight were arrested in the Northern city of Antwerp.</p>

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On Sunday, a spirited Moroccan team thoroughly outplayed world no. 2 Belgium in the ongoing FIFA World Cup. While the team won plaudits for its performance, it was Achraf Hakimi who won the netizens' hearts with his endearing celebration.

On Sunday, a spirited Moroccan team thoroughly outplayed world no. 2 Belgium in the ongoing FIFA World Cup. While the team won plaudits for its performance, it was Achraf Hakimi who won the netizens' hearts with his endearing celebration. Hakimi went to his mother standing in the stands after the match and celebrated the victory. Hakimi gave her a forehead kiss and a tight embrace before handing her the jersey as well. The right-back also took to his social media accounts to post the picture with the caption, "I love you mom". أحبك أمي ❤️ pic.twitter.com/2BLQ2jVbii — Achraf Hakimi (@AchrafHakimi) November 27, 2022 × The netizens melted as soon as they saw the adorable visuals. One called the moment 'Wholesome' while another added, "Who's gonna support and love you more than your mother." Never forget the hands that raised you💚 who never want to see you cry..#achrafhakimi#QatarWorldCup2022 #Qatar2022#Maroko pic.twitter.com/9y35mrSOhI — Voice To Humanity (@vo1cetohumanity) November 28, 2022 × Read more: FIFA World Cup 2022: Morocco strike gold in clash against Belgium, stun them 2-0 How did Morocco cause the upset? Sunday's victory was Morocco's first victory in the World Cup finals in over 24 years. However, it wasn't an easy task as the final scoreline suggests. The Atlas Lions had to dig in at the Al Thumama Stadium and absorb the pressure before making the incisive move, late in the game. Belgium, the 2018 WC semifinalists were shocked in the 73rd minute after substitute Abdelhamid Sabiri curled a whipping free kick towards goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who unfortunately could not move across the box in time. As Belgium sought an equaliser in the dying stages of the game, Morocco's talisman Hakim Ziyech measured an inch-perfect pass to Zakaria Aboukhlal who rifled the ball to the top of the net, completing the demolition job. While the Moroccan team created history on the pitch, the victory was soured by the off-field behaviour of the fans. According to reports, riots ensued in Belgian and Dutch cities after Moroccan fans gathered across to celebrate the victory. Read more: Riots ensue in Belgian and Dutch cities after Morocco's surprise win at the World Cup In the capital city of Brussels, the police were forced to detain over a dozen people while eight were arrested in the Northern city of Antwerp. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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After Morocco's 2-0 win over Belgium, riots occurred in several places across the Belgian capital where soccer fans clashed with riot police. Several people have been detained. Watch this video to know more.

Morocco's 2-0 win over Belgium triggers riots in Brussels, dozen people detained

<p>On Sunday, Morocco pulled off an unlikely heist by beating&nbsp;Belgium in the ongoing FIFA World Cup. However, what should have been a moment of celebration for Moroccan fans quickly turned chaotic in Belgium and Netherlands as riots broke out in several cities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the capital city of Brussels, the police were forced to detain over a dozen people while eight were arrested in the Northern city of Antwerp.</p>

<p>The arrests took place after the police deployed water cannons and tear gas to disperse the unruly mob of supporters that had gathered to celebrate Morocco's victory.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Those are not fans, they are rioters. Moroccan fans are there to celebrate. There were also disturbances in the city of Antwerp and Liege," said&nbsp;Brussels mayor Philippe Close while urging people top stay away from the city centre.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile,&nbsp;Interior Minister Annelies Verlinden in a statement said, “Sad to see how a few individuals abuse a situation to run amok.”</p>

<p>Images and videos of the rioting have since gone viral on the realms of social media platforms and show the rioters tumbling cars and damaging public property. Local reports added that electric scooters were set on fire while bricks were thrown at other vehicles.&nbsp;</p>

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Terrifying scenes from the streets of Brussels tonight as Moroccans riot in celebration of Morocco’s win against Belgium<br />
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Police are desperately trying to contain the riots.<br />
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Tell me again how having this in our streets is “strength”. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BELMAR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BELMAR</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/marocbelgique?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#marocbelgique</a> <a href="https://t.co/NiJ2UqOKjs">pic.twitter.com/NiJ2UqOKjs</a></p>
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<p>Meanwhile, the police in the Netherlands said the violence was majorly centred in the port city of Rotterdam where 500 football fans threw fireworks and glass.</p>

<p>“Supporters threw fireworks and glass at the riot police who then carried out charges," said the&nbsp;Rotterdam police.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, Belgium is home to over 500,000 people of Moroccan descent while the figure stands at around 400,000 in the Netherlands.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Sunday, a spirited Moroccan team thoroughly outplayed Belgium and its supposed 'golden generation'. The 2018 WC semifinalists were shocked after&nbsp;substitute Abdelhamid Sabiri curled a whipping free kick towards goalkeeper&nbsp;Thibaut Courtois, who unfortunately could not move across the box in time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As Belgium sought an equaliser in the dying stages of the game, Morocco's talisman Hakim Ziyech measured an inch-perfect pass to&nbsp;Zakaria Aboukhlal who rifled the ball to the top of the net, completing the demolition job.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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On Sunday, Morocco pulled off an unlikely heist by beating Belgium in the ongoing FIFA World Cup. However, what should have been a moment of celebration for Moroccan fans quickly turned chaotic in Belgium and Netherlands as riots broke out in several cities.

On Sunday, Morocco pulled off an unlikely heist by beating Belgium in the ongoing FIFA World Cup. However, what should have been a moment of celebration for Moroccan fans quickly turned chaotic in Belgium and Netherlands as riots broke out in several cities. In the capital city of Brussels, the police were forced to detain over a dozen people while eight were arrested in the Northern city of Antwerp. The arrests took place after the police deployed water cannons and tear gas to disperse the unruly mob of supporters that had gathered to celebrate Morocco's victory. “Those are not fans, they are rioters. Moroccan fans are there to celebrate. There were also disturbances in the city of Antwerp and Liege," said Brussels mayor Philippe Close while urging people top stay away from the city centre. Ik veroordeel ten strengste de incidenten die zich deze namiddag hebben voorgedaan. De politie is al hard opgetreden. Ik raad supporters dus af om naar het centrum te komen. De politie doet er alles aan om de openbare orde te bewaren. (1/2) — Philippe Close (@PhilippeClose) November 27, 2022 × WATCH | Morocco's 2-0 win over Belgium triggers riots in Brussels, dozen people detained Meanwhile, Interior Minister Annelies Verlinden in a statement said, “Sad to see how a few individuals abuse a situation to run amok.” Images and videos of the rioting have since gone viral on the realms of social media platforms and show the rioters tumbling cars and damaging public property. Local reports added that electric scooters were set on fire while bricks were thrown at other vehicles. 🇧🇪#Belgium Terrifying scenes from the streets of Brussels tonight as Moroccans riot in celebration of Morocco’s win against Belgium Police are desperately trying to contain the riots. Tell me again how having this in our streets is “strength”. #BELMAR #marocbelgique pic.twitter.com/NiJ2UqOKjs — Klaus Arminius (@Klaus_Arminius) November 27, 2022 × Read more: Lionel Messi set to join this MLS club co-owned by David Beckham: Reports Meanwhile, the police in the Netherlands said the violence was majorly centred in the port city of Rotterdam where 500 football fans threw fireworks and glass. “Supporters threw fireworks and glass at the riot police who then carried out charges," said the Rotterdam police. Notably, Belgium is home to over 500,000 people of Moroccan descent while the figure stands at around 400,000 in the Netherlands. On Sunday, a spirited Moroccan team thoroughly outplayed Belgium and its supposed 'golden generation'. The 2018 WC semifinalists were shocked after substitute Abdelhamid Sabiri curled a whipping free kick towards goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who unfortunately could not move across the box in time. As Belgium sought an equaliser in the dying stages of the game, Morocco's talisman Hakim Ziyech measured an inch-perfect pass to Zakaria Aboukhlal who rifled the ball to the top of the net, completing the demolition job. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Riots ensue in Belgian and Dutch cities after Morocco's surprise win at the World Cup

After Morocco's 2-0 win over Belgium, riots occurred in several places across the Belgian capital where soccer fans clashed with riot police. several people have been detained. Watch this video to know more.

Morocco's 2-0 win over Belgium triggers riots in Brussels

<p>The FIFA World Cup 2022 edition is underway and producing enthralling action for football fans across the globe. On Tuesday (November 22), i.e. the third day of the competition, Lionel Messi-led Argentina lost to Saudi Arabia, 1-2, in their opening clash whereas defending champions France went past Australia 4-1 in their first game in the ongoing edition. The action continues on Wednesday (November 23) with plenty of games in store. In the first game of the day, Morocco will face last edition's runners-up Croatia.</p>

<p>For Croatia to go all the way, they will need a strong start. While they did manage a second-spot finish in 2018 edition, Croatia isn't being considered as one of the top contenders. This might just work in their favour, just like it did in 2018 in Russia. They had a smooth qualification to the mega event and even topped the Nations League group, ahead of France, and, hence, will start as favourites.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Definitely, what we’ve been through in 2018 in Russia is unforgettable and indelible in my mind. Others can continue speaking about it but we need to put it aside and focus on what’s ahead,” Modric told a news conference. “Many players at the 2018 World Cup in Russia are not here, we have new players, new quality young players with fresh blood and energy. This is a new tournament and we have to look at it that way," he added.</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2022-day-3-schedule-matches-venues-and-live-streaming-ott-channel-broadcast-details-536499">FIFA World Cup 2022, Day 3 Schedule – Matches, venues and live streaming-OTT, channel broadcast details!</a></strong></p>

<h2><strong>When is the Morocco vs Croatia match of the FIFA World Cup 2022?</strong></h2>

<p>The Morocco vs Croatia&nbsp;FIFA World Cup 2022 fixture, from Group F, will be held at the&nbsp;<strong>Al Bayt Stadium, Qatar</strong>.</p>

<h2><strong>What time will the match be telecast in India?</strong></h2>

<p>The clash will kickoff at 15:30 PM IST on&nbsp;Wednesday&nbsp;(November 23).</p>

<h2><strong>Where can we watch the match live:&nbsp;Broadcast TV and OTT Channel in India?</strong></h2>

<p>The Indian fans can enjoy the&nbsp;FIFA World Cup proceedings on TV on&nbsp;<strong>Sports18</strong>&nbsp;and Sports18 HD channels. In addition, the live streaming will on the&nbsp;<strong>Jio Cinema app</strong>&nbsp;or website.</p>


The FIFA World Cup 2022 edition is underway and producing enthralling action for football fans across the globe. On Tuesday (November 22), i.e. the third day of the competition, Lionel Messi-led Argentina lost to Saudi Arabia, 1-2, in their opening clash whereas defending champions France went past Australia 4-1 in their first game in the ongoing edition.

The FIFA World Cup 2022 edition is underway and producing enthralling action for football fans across the globe. On Tuesday (November 22), i.e. the third day of the competition, Lionel Messi-led Argentina lost to Saudi Arabia, 1-2, in their opening clash whereas defending champions France went past Australia 4-1 in their first game in the ongoing edition. The action continues on Wednesday (November 23) with plenty of games in store. In the first game of the day, Morocco will face last edition's runners-up Croatia. For Croatia to go all the way, they will need a strong start. While they did manage a second-spot finish in 2018 edition, Croatia isn't being considered as one of the top contenders. This might just work in their favour, just like it did in 2018 in Russia. They had a smooth qualification to the mega event and even topped the Nations League group, ahead of France, and, hence, will start as favourites. “Definitely, what we’ve been through in 2018 in Russia is unforgettable and indelible in my mind. Others can continue speaking about it but we need to put it aside and focus on what’s ahead,” Modric told a news conference. “Many players at the 2018 World Cup in Russia are not here, we have new players, new quality young players with fresh blood and energy. This is a new tournament and we have to look at it that way," he added. Also read: FIFA World Cup 2022, Day 3 Schedule – Matches, venues and live streaming-OTT, channel broadcast details! When is the Morocco vs Croatia match of the FIFA World Cup 2022? The Morocco vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2022 fixture, from Group F, will be held at the Al Bayt Stadium, Qatar. What time will the match be telecast in India? The clash will kickoff at 15:30 PM IST on Wednesday (November 23). Where can we watch the match live: Broadcast TV and OTT Channel in India? The Indian fans can enjoy the FIFA World Cup proceedings on TV on Sports18 and Sports18 HD channels. In addition, the live streaming will on the Jio Cinema app or website.

FIFA World Cup 2022, Morocco vs Croatia, Broadcast TV and OTT-Live Streaming Day 4: When and where to watch

A new energy-supply route for West Africa and Europe is on the horizon as Nigeria and Morocco sign an agreement that inches a long-standing proposal for a gas pipeline between the two countries closer to reality.

World of Africa: Nigeria-Morocco sign gas pipeline deal

The narrow streets and alleyways of rabat's old town in Morocco have been turned into an open-air art gallery. From portraits to abstract paintings, the work of many local artists was on full display bringing many visitors to the capital.

World of Africa: Morocco streets turn into open-air art gallery

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