Morocco qualified for the round of 16 thanks to their 16-0 victory and Mexico’s defeat

The qualification of Nabil Baha’s men for the round of 16 was validated on Monday, November 10, following Mexico’s defeat against Switzerland (3-1). This result allowed Morocco, who finished with three points and a positive goal difference of +8, to secure a place among the best third-placed teams in the tournament.

This happy outcome seemed improbable after the first two matchdays. The Atlas Lions had indeed started their competition with two consecutive defeats: the first against Japan (0-2) and the second, a heavy rout, against Portugal (0-6).

A record victory of 16-0: Morocco says thank you to New Caledonia

To hope to qualify, the Moroccans not only had to win their last match, but also improve their goal difference. This is what they did in spectacular fashion by crushing New Caledonia 16-0 last Sunday. This victory gave them the three points and the goal difference necessary to hope.

This lopsided score is a new record for the competition. It surpasses Spain’s 13-0 victory over New Zealand, which dated back to the 1997 edition in Egypt. The Moroccan offensive festival saw several players score braces, including Bilal Soukrat, Oualid Ibn Salah, Abdelali Daoudi, Nahel Haddani, Ismail El Aoud and Abdellah Ouazane.

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