Morocco Faces Iraq in Crucial Olympic Soccer Match, Eyeing Quarter-Finals

The protégés of Tarik Sektioui will cross swords with Iraq on Tuesday, July 30 at the Allianz Riviera stadium in Nice at 4pm Moroccan time and 5pm French time as part of the third and final day of Group B. This match can be followed live on the Arryadia channel. It will also be broadcast by beIN Sports HD 1.

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After its victory over Argentina (2-1) and its last-minute defeat against Ukraine (2-1), Morocco will seek to qualify for the quarter-finals of the tournament. The same ambition on the side of the Iraqi team, which won its first match against Ukraine 2-1, and lost against Argentina (1-3) during the second day. The four teams in Group B are level on points, each with three points. Argentina, who are top of the group, have scored 4 goals and conceded 3. Morocco and Ukraine are tied with 3 goals scored and 3 conceded each. Bringing up the rear of the group, Iraq have scored 3 goals and conceded 4.

Will the Atlas Cubs be able to qualify for the quarter-finals? A draw against Iraq and a victory for Argentina or Ukraine will be enough for Morocco to reach the next stage of the competition. In case of victory over Iraq, Tarik Sektioui’s protégés will qualify directly for the second round.