Is Morocco qualified for the World Cup? We assess their qualifications, compare them to their most formidable opponents, and form an XI. Continue reading to find out! Learn about Morocco's starting XI as well. Morocco will face South Africa in the World Cup semi-finals. It is a significant event for Morocco, but the country is still a long way from victory.
Morocco has set its sights on two World Cups in a row. The Atlas Lions quickly qualified for the finals of both the 2011 and 2014 competitions. They scored 20 goals while conceding only one during the World Cup qualifying. They were eliminated from the 2021 competition after losing to Egypt in the quarter-finals. That was disappointing news, but there is some silver lining.
Halilhodzic rejected the idea of contacting Ziyech, claiming that he was incapable of saving the national team. In his remarks, the Bosnian emphasized how important the Moroccans' World Cup playoff was to his job. Moroccans have been critical of Bosnian coach Ziyech since their appointment, so Halilhodzic has vowed not to call him. This would harm not only the national team but also destroy its spirit.
Despite being drawn against some tough competition, the Moroccan Atlas Lions are confident of qualifying for the 2022 World Cup. Morocco was assigned to a "group of death" in the World Cup draw, and they must win all three games to advance to the knockout stages. Belgium, England, and Croatia are also in the group, and all are ranked highly in the FIFA rankings. The Moroccans' best player is expected to be absent due to a disagreement with their coach. However, the team's defence is weak and will struggle to contain any speedsters.
During the World Cup, the African team will face a number of formidable opponents, including Egypt, Senegal, and Mali. The five African countries that competed in the last World Cup in Russia were all assigned to Group G. Similarly; Morocco will face Tunisia, a team that has never defeated the USMNT. Their first match against the USMNT was in 1992, but they were defeated.
Morocco will face South Africa in the semi-finals in Moscow on Sunday, and this match is crucial for the host country. South Africa has the best team in the competition and will be a difficult opponent to overcome for Morocco. The defending champions are well-positioned to do so, having won three of their four games in Russia. A match against South Africa, on the other hand, can be dangerous for both teams, and the Moroccans must be on their game to avoid defeat.
South Africa has reached the World Cup semi-finals in two of the last four tournaments but has had to settle for second place. They've played some good football and created plenty of chances, but they haven't scored enough goals to advance to the final. South Africa has won four of their last five games but has been sluggish in recent games. Zambia, their opponent, will be a different story. They'll play a more direct style of football, attempting to penetrate their opponents.
Morocco's World Cup starting lineup has yet to be determined, but there are a few key players who can be counted on. The young players, including PSG star Achraf Hakimi, have all been groomed by their national team. They'll be up against Christian Pulisic and Noussair Mazraoui of Bayern Munich. Among the veteran players are Benfica star Adel Taarabt and a youngster in the form of Sofy Amrabat.
The Atlas Lions have a history of tournament success. Morocco won the Pan-Arab Games in the 1960s. Its team won all five of its matches, with the third being their biggest victory to date. East Germany was defeated 2-1, and Mali was defeated 2-0. The Atlas Lions then made history by winning the Africa Nations Championship Final in 2006. Although the United States was eliminated in the group stage, Morocco advanced to the final against Algeria.
Morocco's World Cup match against England will be an intriguing one. Hakim Ziyech and Achraf Hakimi lead a strong Atlas Lions team. The lineup for this match has not yet been announced, but the Atlas Lions are coming off a 4-1 victory over the Democratic Republic of the Congo. England is also a strong favourite to win this game, but it is too early to predict how the two teams will fare.
Morocco isn't a household name, but this friendly could be an excellent opportunity to see if they have the same potential as England. Their top players have international experience, so they may have an advantage in terms of individual talent. Despite the fact that their national team has struggled to gel as a unit, their players' quality and the number of international appearances give them an advantage.
