Morocco beat Canada 2-1 to book place in World Cup last 16
2 years ago

Morocco beat Canada 2-1 to book place in World Cup last 16

Al Jazeera  

Wild celebrations at Al Thumama Stadium after Atlas Lions progress to the next stage of the tournament in Qatar. Morocco have progressed to the last 16 at the World Cup for the second time in their history after defeating Canada 2-1 at the football tournament in Qatar. Youssef En-Nesyri added a second in the 23rd, setting off wild celebrations among the Morocco fans who packed Al Thumama Stadium on Thursday. But Nayef Aguerd’s own goal just before halftime made it 2-1 and lifted Canada enough for them to put pressure on Morocco in search of an equalising goal for most of the second half. “I have no words, just so many feelings,” Morocco fan Malek Alami told Al Jazeera at Al Thumama Stadium, describing the win as one of the “happiest moments” in his life.

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After statement Copa America win, Canada’s men’s national team might never look the same again
5 months, 2 weeks ago

After statement Copa America win, Canada’s men’s national team might never look the same again

New York Times  

ARLINGTON, Texas – One by one, Canada’s players left their dressing room, some arm-in-arm, some strutting with open cans of cold beer in hand. Ismael Kone, who scored Canada’s winning penalty in a dramatic quarter-final win over Venezuela, carried a speaker over his head blaring out hip-hop music as he strolled past dozens of stunned Venezuelan journalists. Qualifying for the …

AFCON: World Cup Stars Morocco Seek End to 48-year African Trophy Drought
11 months, 2 weeks ago

AFCON: World Cup Stars Morocco Seek End to 48-year African Trophy Drought

News 18  

Morocco coach Walid Regragui was just five months and 20 days old when the country won the Africa Cup of Nations for the only time in 1976. But while the Cup of Nations has been an endless tale of disappointments, Morocco soared to dizzy heights at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, becoming the first African and Arab semi-finalists. After …

Morocco, Algeria set to host Africa Cup of Nations tournaments
1 year, 2 months ago

Morocco, Algeria set to host Africa Cup of Nations tournaments

The Hindu  

Morocco and Algeria are favoured to be named hosts of the 2025 and 2027 Africa Cup of Nations tournaments respectively, with an announcement to be made in Cairo on Wednesday. After a number of deadlines passed without the hosts being revealed, a senior African Football Confederation official told AFP “the two hosts will definitely be named on September 27”. Motsepe …

Morocco’s African Cup qualifier postponed in wake of deadly earthquake
1 year, 3 months ago

Morocco’s African Cup qualifier postponed in wake of deadly earthquake

Associated Press  

AGADIR, Morocco — Morocco’s qualifying game for the African Cup of Nations was postponed on Saturday in the wake of the earthquake that struck the country, killing more than 1,000 people. Morocco had been scheduled to play Liberia in Agadir on the country’s western coast, but the Moroccan soccer federation said the game had been postponed indefinitely after an agreement …

Morocco makes more Women’s World Cup history, reaching knockout rounds with a 1-0 win over Colombia
1 year, 4 months ago

Morocco makes more Women’s World Cup history, reaching knockout rounds with a 1-0 win over Colombia

Associated Press  

PERTH, Australia — After playing their part by edging Colombia 1-0, Morocco’s Atlas Lionesses huddled on the pitch in Perth to follow the end of the Germany-South Korea group-stage finale at the Women’s World Cup and hope it remained tied. Morocco is the first Arab or North African nation to qualify for the Women’s World Cup and now the first …

Debutants Morocco beat Colombia to reach last 16 of Women’s World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

Debutants Morocco beat Colombia to reach last 16 of Women’s World Cup

Al Jazeera  

Goal by Anissa Lahmari gives the win to Atlas Lionesses as Germany are eliminated after 1-1 draw with South Korea. Morocco have beaten Colombia 1-0 to advance to the last 16 of the Women’s World Cup in their first appearance at the tournament. The two teams generated chances in the first half, but it was only in stoppage time when …

FIFA World Cup 2023: Morocco enter knockouts to create history, Germany suffer shock exit
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2023: Morocco enter knockouts to create history, Germany suffer shock exit

India TV News  

Morocco stunned the football world by becoming the first Arab nation to reach the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup on Thursday, August 3. But third-ranked Germany suffered a shock exit from the tournament after a 1-1 draw against South Korea on Thursday. South Korea were knocked out early after losing their opening two games in Group H but …

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier: Morocco to play Zambia , Senegal faces challenge from Congo
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier: Morocco to play Zambia , Senegal faces challenge from Congo

The Hindu  

History-making 2022 World Cup semifinalist Morocco must win a group including Zambia to ensure qualification for the next edition in Canada, Mexico and the United States. Morocco became the first African or Arab country to reach the World Cup semifinals last December in Qatar before losing to France, and finished fourth. Senegal is in Group B and the biggest danger …

WATCH: Moroccan Players and Their Mothers Honoured By King Mohammed VI
2 years ago

WATCH: Moroccan Players and Their Mothers Honoured By King Mohammed VI

News 18  

Morocco made headlines at the recently concluded FIFA World Cup 2022 as they became the first African or Arab nation to reach the semi-final of the biggest tournament in the world. A special moment for Morocco’s World Cup heroes as they are honoured by their King while accompanied by their mothers ❤️🎖🇲🇦 pic.twitter.com/ZJMsMKpB0i— ESPN FC December 21, 2022 The Atlas …

Moroccans to welcome home history-making World Cup team
2 years ago

Moroccans to welcome home history-making World Cup team

The Hindu  

Morocco’s national football team is set to return home on Tuesday after accomplishing the seemingly impossible feat of finishing fourth at the World Cup in Qatar. As the first African or Arab team to reach the World Cup semifinals, the Moroccan team, known as the Atlas Lions, made history and was one of the big success stories of this year’s …

Morocco’s miraculous run at the World Cup ends in defeat
2 years ago

Morocco’s miraculous run at the World Cup ends in defeat

Associated Press  

AL RAYYAN, Qatar — Morocco’s miraculous World Cup run is over, and it ended with another loss. After making history by becoming the first African team to reach the World Cup semifinals, Morocco lost to Croatia 2-1 on Saturday in the match for third place at Khalifa International Stadium. If you look at the games, it felt like we were …

France or Argentina? Morocco will support this team in final
2 years ago

France or Argentina? Morocco will support this team in final

Live Mint  

Theo Hernandez and Kolo Muani scored as France defeated Morocco 2-0, ending the Atlas Lions' hopes of making it to the FIFA World Cup 2022 final. Regragui previously stated that a lot of people, particularly in Europe, would consider Morocco's world cup run to be a miracle. However, after getting beaten by France, he has apparently contradicted his own statement …

Croatia vs Morocco playoff preview: World Cup 2022
2 years ago

Croatia vs Morocco playoff preview: World Cup 2022

Al Jazeera  

Neither team wanted to play this match but now that they are here, they have nothing to lose. Who: Croatia vs Morocco Croatia vs Morocco Where: Khalifa International Stadium Khalifa International Stadium When: December 17, 6pm December 17, 6pm FIFA ranking: Croatia, Morocco Croatia, Morocco Head to head: Played twice, Croatia winning once, one draw Played twice, Croatia winning once, …

After World Cup success, Morocco has renewed aims to host
2 years ago

After World Cup success, Morocco has renewed aims to host

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — The idea that Morocco could co-host the 2030 World Cup with near-neighbors Spain and Portugal seemed a bit crazy when it was floated four years ago. Morocco has gained status inside FIFA and credibility with fans by eliminating Spain and then Portugal in knockout games to be the first African team to advance to a World Cup …

Photos: France charge into final to end Morocco’s World Cup dream
2 years ago

Photos: France charge into final to end Morocco’s World Cup dream

Al Jazeera  

Al Khor, Qatar – France have put an end to Morocco’s dream of reaching a World Cup final, with a 2-0 victory that puts them on a path towards a potentially epic second straight World Cup victory. His deflected effort barely five minutes into Wednesday’s match set up Theo Hernandez, while a magnificent attempt in the 79th minute led to …

France vs Morocco match preview: World Cup 2022 semifinal
2 years ago

France vs Morocco match preview: World Cup 2022 semifinal

Al Jazeera  

Where: Al Bayt Stadium When: Wednesday, December 14, 10pm Head-to-head: France wins: 5, Morocco wins: 0, Draw: 2 Road to the semis: France: Beat Australia 2-1 Beat Denmark 2-1 Lost 0-1 to Tunisia Beat Poland 3-1 Beat England 2-1 Morocco: Drew 0-0 with Croatia Beat Belgium 2-0 Beat Canada 2-1 Beat Spain 3-0 on penalties Beat Portugal 1-0 France face …

Social media reacts after Morocco’s historic World Cup run
2 years ago

Social media reacts after Morocco’s historic World Cup run

Al Jazeera  

The dream is over for the Atlas Lions but they brought much of the world along for the ride. United States website Bleacher Report, and United Kingdom-based Goal magazine spoke for many when reflecting on events after the game: This Morocco team will go down in history 🇲🇦 pic.twitter.com/j90HWRF1D7 — GOAL December 14, 2022 English YouTuber Chunkz spoke of the …

FIFA World Cup semifinal: African trailblazer Morocco eyes history against defending champion France
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup semifinal: African trailblazer Morocco eyes history against defending champion France

The Hindu  

In the streets of Doha, you no longer spot the canary yellow of Brazil. Morocco, the “Rocky of this World Cup,” as coach Walid Regragui calls his team, has already created history in a historical first World Cup in the Arab region. Regragui’s side, despite ceding possession – Morocco, on average, has enjoyed 32.4 per cent possession in its five …

FIFA World Cup 2022 semifinal: How can Morocco challenge France for the final?
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 semifinal: How can Morocco challenge France for the final?

The Hindu  

The FIFA World Cup has been a tournament that has seen dark horses historically making it to the knockouts – be it South Korea and Senegal in 2002 or Cameroon in 1990. 🇲🇦 #FIFAWorldCup | #Qatar2022pic.twitter.com/Z6uVjyLmWz — FIFA World Cup December 6, 2022 The Atlas Lions had their best-ever World Cup performance as the round of 16 finish in 1986 …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Morocco Fans Celebrate The Impossible And Ask For More
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Morocco Fans Celebrate The Impossible And Ask For More

News 18  

As their national team made history, crowds gathered in Casablanca on Saturday evening and chanted “Qualified! Qualified!” There were also celebrations across the Arab world and in Europe after Morocco beat Portugal 1-0 in Qatar to become the first African or Arab team to reach a World Cup semi-final. Khairi scored twice in the surprise 3-1 victory over the same …

Ecstatic Moroccans celebrate World Cup victory over Portugal
2 years ago

Ecstatic Moroccans celebrate World Cup victory over Portugal

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ecstatic Moroccans poured into the …

Atlas Lions make history: Morocco’s road to the semi-finals
2 years ago

Atlas Lions make history: Morocco’s road to the semi-finals

Al Jazeera  

The Atlas Lions faced Belgium, Croatia, Spain and Portugal, but only conceded once – that to an own goal, to Canada. Morocco made history as the first African or Arab country to ever reach the semi-finals of a World Cup as they knocked out Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal. Thursday, December 1 Group F: Canada vs Morocco 2-1 victory for Morocco Hakim …

Recap: Morocco vs Portugal – World Cup 2022
2 years ago

Recap: Morocco vs Portugal – World Cup 2022

Al Jazeera  

Morocco break new ground in becoming the first African and Arab country to ever reach the World Cup semi-finals. Morocco’s remarkable World Cup campaign has reached new heights after the Atlas Lions beat Portugal 1-0 to become the first Arab and African country to ever reach the tournament’s semi-finals stage. It marked one of the side’s better performances in Qatar, …

Portugal vs Morocco match preview: World Cup 2022 quarter-final
2 years ago

Portugal vs Morocco match preview: World Cup 2022 quarter-final

Al Jazeera  

Morocco, the only African team still in the World Cup, will face an in-form Portugal in their first-ever quarter-final. Morocco’s Atlas Lions are unbeaten at this World Cup and have already pulled off two major upsets, against Spain and Belgium. Ronaldo scored the only goal of the game at the 2018 World Cup in Russia as Portugal picked up a …

Morocco reaches World Cup semifinals, tops Portugal and Ronaldo
2 years ago

Morocco reaches World Cup semifinals, tops Portugal and Ronaldo

LA Times  

Morocco’s Youssef En-Nesyri celebrates after scoring his side’s first goal during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Morocco and Portugal at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Saturday. Morocco became the first African country to reach the World Cup semifinals by beating Portugal 1-0 on Saturday, likely ending Cristiano Ronaldo’s chances of winning soccer’s biggest prize. Youssef En-Nesyri …

Morocco wakes up to a World Cup dream that came true
2 years ago

Morocco wakes up to a World Cup dream that came true

Al Jazeera  

Morocco beat Spain to reach the World Cup 2022 quarter-finals. “We’re so proud.” It was a day where history was made and Moroccans on the streets the morning after said they could not be more proud of what the team had achieved. “We are delighted to be Moroccans today, since we are the first Arab country that has reached the …

Morocco vs Spain (3-0) highlights, FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 : MAR beats ESP in penalties of Round of 16
2 years ago

Morocco vs Spain (3-0) highlights, FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 : MAR beats ESP in penalties of Round of 16

The Hindu  

Follow Portugal vs Switzerland Here: Portugal vs Switzerland LIVE Match report: Morocco through to quarterfinals after 3-0 penalty shootout win against Spain Full Time! In: Carlos Soler, Alvaro Morata, Out: Gavi, Marco Asensio 59’ Ball recovery time for Spain has been half the time taken by Morocco for the same. Spain’s goalkeeper Unai Simon, bottom, makes a save past Morocco’s …

Morocco fans celebrate historic World Cup win over Spain
2 years ago

Morocco fans celebrate historic World Cup win over Spain

Al Jazeera  

Doha, Qatar – It was ecstasy for Morocco and sheer anguish for Spain as the Atlas Lions defeated the former world champions on penalties at Qatar’s Education City Stadium and secured a quarter-final berth for the first time in World Cup history. The Fez resident said both “Arabs and Africans” will be the “happiest people today”. Anass Boumlek, 26, from …

Morocco shocks Spain to become the first Arab team to reach the World Cup's final 8
2 years ago

Morocco shocks Spain to become the first Arab team to reach the World Cup's final 8

NPR  

Morocco shocks Spain to become the first Arab team to reach the World Cup's final 8 Enlarge this image toggle caption Ricardo Mazalan/AP Ricardo Mazalan/AP AL RAYYAN, Qatar — The first World Cup held in an Arab nation has produced the Arab world's first quarterfinalist. Morocco became only the fourth African country to reach the quarterfinals at the biggest soccer …

How Morocco’s Atlas Lions roared into World Cup quarter-finals
2 years ago

How Morocco’s Atlas Lions roared into World Cup quarter-finals

Al Jazeera  

Moroccan fans celebrate at Education City Stadium after their team rewrote its footballing history on Tuesday. Doha, Qatar – The anticipation built up as Achraf Hakimi stepped forward to take a penalty that could rewrite Morocco’s footballing history. We’re all so, so, so happy,” a group of Moroccan fans at Education City Stadium shouted at the top of their lungs …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Morocco stun Spain on penalties to reach first ever quarterfinals
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Morocco stun Spain on penalties to reach first ever quarterfinals

India Today  

Morocco, on Tuesday, December 6, advanced to the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup 2022 after beating Spain 3-0 on penalties at Education City Stadium. It also happened to be the first time that Morocco qualified for the World Cup quarters. 🇲ðŸ‡æ #FIFAWorldCup | @adidasfootball — FIFA World Cup December 6, 2022 The match went into extra time where, yet …

Recap: Morocco vs Spain – World Cup 2022
2 years ago

Recap: Morocco vs Spain – World Cup 2022

Al Jazeera  

Atlas Lions edge past Spain on penalties to become the first Arab country to reach World Cup quarter-finals. Morocco have booked their place in the World Cup’s quarter-finals after a sensational penalty shootout win against Spain, becoming the first Arab country to ever reach the tournament’s last eight. Pablo Sarabia, Carlos Soler and captain Sergio Busquets missed their penalties for …

Morocco reaches last 16 of World Cup, beats Canada 2-1
2 years ago

Morocco reaches last 16 of World Cup, beats Canada 2-1

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — Walid Regragui stood in the middle of a team huddle as his players reached out and patted him vigorously on the head. Regragui has been an international coach for only three months but still guided Morocco to the last 16 of the World Cup for only the second time in its history with a 2-1 win over …

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Morocco beats Canada 2-1 to qualify for World Cup last 16
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Morocco beats Canada 2-1 to qualify for World Cup last 16

The Hindu  

An impassioned Moroccan team clinched a spot in the last 16 of the World Cup for the first time since 1986 by defeating the already-eliminated Canadians 2-1 on Thursday, mercilessly capitalising on their opponents blunders. Moroccan defender Nayef Aguerd put Canada on the scoreboard with an own goal, the first of this World Cup, by accidentally flicking a cross by …

World Cup 2022: Morocco vs Canada match preview
2 years ago

World Cup 2022: Morocco vs Canada match preview

Al Jazeera  

The Atlas Lions will look to beat Canada and progress to the round of 16 after an impressive victory over Belgium Who: Morocco vs Canada, Group F Where: Al Thumama Stadium When: Thursday, December 1 at 6pm FIFA ranking: Morocco, Canada Morocco head into their final Group F game high on confidence after overcoming Belgium on Sunday, a team ranked …

Which Teams Are Out of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022?
2 years ago

Which Teams Are Out of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022?

The Hindu  

The FIFA World Cup is almost done with the group stage matches, with the final round of matches underway and some teams are already on their way home, following an early end to their Qatar 2022 campaign. Host Qatar became the earliest team to exit the World Cup 2022, after a loss to Senegal, it second consecutive loss after a …

‘This is a dream’: Morocco fans ecstatic after Belgium win
2 years ago

‘This is a dream’: Morocco fans ecstatic after Belgium win

Al Jazeera  

Fans of the Atlas Lions say nothing is impossible after their team beat one of the World Cup tournament’s favourites. Fans of the Atlas Lions, as Morocco’s national team are known, had gathered early outside the 44,000-capacity Al Thumama Stadium on Sunday, hoping to experience a historic upset. The Belgium lineup was filled with household names: Manchester City’s midfield maestro …

World Cup 2022: For Canada, history is one goal away
2 years, 1 month ago

World Cup 2022: For Canada, history is one goal away

Al Jazeera  

Canada failed to score in its one and only World Cup appearance in 1986; a young team hopes to change that in Qatar. “But Canada’s soccer has made a lot of progress since then, and I think there are good grounds for optimism that the 2022 team will fare better than its 1986 predecessor,” he told Al Jazeera. “So we’ve …

Gareth Bale saves Wales to frustrate USMNT at Qatar 2022
2 years, 1 month ago

Gareth Bale saves Wales to frustrate USMNT at Qatar 2022

CNN  

Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar CNN — There was frustration for the United States Men’s National Team in its opening game of Qatar 2022 as Gareth Bale scored a late penalty for Wales. Jack Guez/AFP/Getty Images Richarlison, left, scores Brazil's third goal during the World Cup match against South Korea on December 5. Mustafa Yalcin/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images Alphonso …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Who are Morocco’s most notable players at Qatar WC
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Who are Morocco’s most notable players at Qatar WC

The Hindu  

Morocco coach Walid Regragui announced a 26-member squad, including five players from top clubs in Europe for the FIFA World Cup 2022. These players include Chelsea forward Hakim Ziyech, Paris Saint-Germain right-back Achraf Hakimi, Bayern Munich’s Nosair Mazraoui, Sevilla custodian Yassine Bounou and France-born Marseille striker Amin Harit. Morocco qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, beating Congo DR 5-2 …

World Cup 2022 team preview: Canada
2 years, 1 month ago

World Cup 2022 team preview: Canada

Al Jazeera  

The North American underdogs will hope to score some points during their first World Cup appearance in 36 years. Previous World Cup appearances: 1986 Titles: 0 Best finish: Group stage World Cup record: W0 D0 L3 Goals: 0 Biggest win: No wins Player to watch: Alphonso Davies Ranking: 41 Fixtures: Belgium, Croatia, Morocco Canada’s appearance at the 2022 Qatar World …

Morocco counting on Boufal and Ziyech for goals at World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

Morocco counting on Boufal and Ziyech for goals at World Cup

Associated Press  

Youssef En-Nesyri’s goal drought sharpens the focus on others to score for Morocco at the World Cup in Qatar. En-Nesyri has considerable experience with 49 international appearances and 14 goals, including a header against Spain at the 2018 World Cup. The Moroccan soccer federation said it was because of disagreements in preparing the team for the World Cup, where Morocco …

Canada beats Jamaica to end 36-year World Cup finals drought
2 years, 8 months ago

Canada beats Jamaica to end 36-year World Cup finals drought

The Hindu  

Canada qualified for the World Cup finals for just the second time on Sunday, beating Jamaica 4-0 to book its ticket to Qatar and end 36 years of failure and heartache. Canada will play at the World Cup for the first time since 1986 in Mexico, where it lost all three games and failed to score a goal. READ: The …

What’s at stake as Qatar 2022 World Cup qualifiers resume
2 years, 10 months ago

What’s at stake as Qatar 2022 World Cup qualifiers resume

Al Jazeera  

The eight stadiums are ready in Qatar and World Cup tickets have been on sale for a week. It means Europe’s top leagues will have to take a mid-season break even though the continent’s national teams are not playing next until March when the World Cup playoffs are staged as scheduled. Argentina Belgium Brazil Croatia Denmark England France Germany Netherlands …

African Qualifiers: Morocco thrashes Guinea Bissau to go top of its World Cup group
3 years, 2 months ago

African Qualifiers: Morocco thrashes Guinea Bissau to go top of its World Cup group

The Hindu  

Morocco romped to a 5-0 home win over Guinea Bissau in Rabat on Wednesday to go top of Africa’s World Cup qualifying Group I at the start of a busy week for the north Africans. Morocco has six points after two games, two clear of Guinea Bissau, which has played a game more. Morocco and Guinea Bissau meet again on …

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