12 thing unique about Morocco World Cup Team
Morocco has participated in the FIFA World Cup on five occasions, and here are 12 unique things about Morocco’s World Cup teams:
First African Team to Win a Group: In the 1986 World Cup in Mexico, Morocco became the first African team to win a group stage, beating Portugal and drawing with England and Poland.
Legendary Goalkeeper: Badou Zaki, Morocco’s goalkeeper during the 1986 and 1998 World Cups, is considered one of the best African goalkeepers of all time.
Unbeaten Run: Morocco holds the record for the longest unbeaten run in World Cup qualifying matches by an African team, going 19 games without defeat between 1992 and 2005.
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Defensive Record: Morocco’s 1986 World Cup team set a record for the fewest goals conceded in a World Cup group stage, conceding only one goal in three games.
Unlucky Draw: In the 2018 World Cup, Morocco was drawn in a group with Spain, Portugal, and Iran, making it one of the toughest groups in the tournament’s history.
Successful Coach: Bora Milutinović, who coached Morocco in the 1994 World Cup, is the only coach to have led five different countries to the World Cup.
Strong Defense: Morocco’s current team is known for its solid defense, which helped them to qualify for the 2018 World Cup without conceding a single goal in six qualifying matches.
Experienced Midfield: Morocco’s midfield is led by experienced players such as Mbark Boussoufa, Karim El Ahmadi, and Younès Belhanda, who have all played for top European clubs.
Prolific Striker: Morocco’s current striker, Youssef En-Nesyri, has been in excellent form, scoring crucial goals for the team in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers.
Youthful Squad: Morocco’s 2018 World Cup squad had an average age of just 27, making it one of the youngest teams in the tournament.
Fan Support: Morocco has a passionate fanbase that is known for its colorful displays and chanting during matches.
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Cultural Diversity: Morocco’s World Cup teams have reflected the country’s cultural diversity, with players of Berber, Arab, and sub-Saharan African descent all featuring in the squads over the years.
