Morocco’s weapon is the strength of African football. It is the sixth time to reach the World Cup. In 1986, the biggest achievement was entering the pre-quarters. They were eliminated in the group stage last time in Russia. Lost to Iran and Portugal. Spain came back with a draw (2–2).
Scored 25 goals in eight games in African qualifiers. Bought three. Seven wins and one draw. Ayub El Kabi is the leading actor. Scored five goals. Another key player is PSG defender Achraf Hakimi.
FIFA Rank: 23
World Cup Qualification – 6 times
Best Performance: Prequarter (1986)
Captain: Romain Saiz
Coach: Walid Regragui
Group F matches
November 23 – Croatia (3.30 pm)
November 27 – Belgium (6.30 am)
December 1 – Canada (8.30 pm)
Canada waited 36 years
It is Canada’s second time at the World Cup. In 1986, they returned in the group stage. Now the next opportunity is after 36 years. Qatar was the first to get a ticket from the CONCACAF region, which includes North and Central America. Eight wins, two losses and four draws in 14 games.
Attacking football is the specialty. The leading players are Syle Larin, Jonathan David, Lucas Cavallini and Alphonso Davis, who scored 13 goals in the qualifying matches.
FIFA Rank: 41
World Cup Qualification: 2 times
Best Performance: First Round (1986)
Captain: Atiba Hutchinson
Coach: John Herdman
Competitions
November 23 – Belgium (12.30pm)
November 27 – Croatia (9.30 pm)
December 1 – Morocco (8.30 pm)
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