For its second outing in Qatar, as part of the group stage of the 2022 World Cup, Morocco will face Belgium. An important match for Moroccan international Selim Amallah who plays for Standard de Liège and also holds Belgian nationality.
After the draw against Croatia (0-0), concern is growing in the Moroccan team. Achraf Hakimi would be very uncertain for the match against Belgium this Saturday after a pain in the back of the thigh.
Hamad Ben Khalifa Al Thani, father of the Emir of Qatar, Cheikh Tamim ben Hamad Al Thani, went "as a friend" on Wednesday to support Morocco in their World Cup debut against Croatia. For the occasion, the patriarch even wore the kingdom’s flag.
After their laborious victory against Canada on Wednesday (1-0), Belgium wants to take advantage of their second match against Morocco to show a better face.
Moroccan international, Nordin Amrabat , who plays for AEK Athens FC, spoke about the assets of the national team currently at the World Cup, stating that "technically, Morocco is not inferior to Belgium."
The Atlas Lions secured a 0-0 draw against Croatia in their first World Cup match, showing defensive solidity. For Walid Regragui, "this result is good."
The Moroccan national football team started its first World Cup match in Qatar with a draw against Croatia.
The Moroccan players will play their first match in the World Cup this Wednesday against Croatia, the 2018 World Cup runner-up. The match will take place at 11 a.m. at the Al Bayt Stadium.
Morocco is starting the World Cup this Wednesday, November 23, 2022 against Croatia. Aware of the difficulty of the match, the Atlas Lions’ coach Walid Regragui assures that his players are ready to give their best.
The match between Morocco and Croatia, counting for the first day of Group F of the World Cup in Qatar, is scheduled for this Wednesday at 11 a.m. Several channels plan to broadcast it live. Details.
With the World Cup underway and the teams already showing their strengths, the guessing game has also begun. A few days before the Morocco-Belgium match, counting for the 2nd group stage match, a journalist from L’Équipe revealed the flaws of the Red Devils.
As Morocco begins the World Cup tomorrow, Wednesday, November 23, the BDS Morocco (Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions) calls on Moroccan fans to boycott the Puma jersey of the Atlas Lions.