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- Morocco’s national football team was formally founded in 1955, just before the country won independence from French and Spanish colonial rule in 1956.
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In 1968 and 1969, the team was engaged in qualifying for the 1970 World Cup in Mexico. Their debut eliminated Senegal (1–0) and Tunisia after a draw. In the final round of the preliminaries, against Sudan and Nigeria, Morocco obtained five points, finishing ahead of Nigeria.
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From 1912 to 1955, Morocco was divided into Spanish and French protectorates. During this period, the unofficial national team started playing friendly matches against other North African selections. In 1954, a combined selection of Maghreb defeated France 3-2 in a charity match organized to raise money for the Chlef earthquake victims and their fa...
The following period saw Morocco starting to make waves at the Africa Cup of Nations. After their inaugural appearance in 1972, they went all the way in 1976. In the deciding match against Guinea, Ahmed Makrouh scored 4 minutes before the final whistle, equalizing the score to 1-1 and leading Morocco to their first title. Morocco continued to be a ...
In 1994, Morocco returned to the World Cup after failing to qualify four years prior. Despite finishing the tournament with three losses, they left a solid impression by being competitive in all of their matches. In 1998, they went one step further by defeating Scotland 3-0 and drawing 2-2 with Norway. Their hopes of advancing to the knockout phase...
The World Cup in Qatar would be the biggest success so far for Moroccan football. They would be the surprise team of the tournament and a step forward for the Arab World in the sport. They first managed to win Group F and when eliminate both Spain and Portugal, cheered on by many fans on the stadiums, which also squealed and whistled against the op...
Morocco has participated seven times in the World Cup (FIFA World Cup qualification not included). * Morocco was part of France until 1956. By Martin Wahl References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morocco_national_football_team https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morocco_at_the_FIFA_World_Cup https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morocco_at_the_Africa_Cup_of_Nat...
Dec 4, 2023 · In 2009, with Moroccan football at a low point, King Mohammed VI built a football academy at a cost of EUR 13 million, with the aim of developing the sport at the national level, and the...
Mar 25, 2024 · Football entered Morocco at the beginning of the 20th century, brought by European settlers. This sport, initially practiced by colonial elites, quickly captured the imagination of Moroccans. Local teams began to form, giving rise to legendary clubs such as Wydad AC (1937) and Raja CA (1949).
Aug 6, 2024 · Morocco's dramatic rise began at FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. Atlas Lions repeated their semi-final appearance at Paris 2024. They face fellow African nation Egypt on 8 August in the bronze medal...
The Morocco national football team, nicknamed Lions de l'Atlas (Atlas Lions), is the national team of Morocco and is controlled by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation. They were the first African team to qualify directly for the World Cup finals, doing so in 1970 .
Jun 12, 2024 · The squad’s first major accomplishment occurred in 1970, when they qualified for their first FIFA World Cup, becoming the first North African team to do so. Morocco’s debut at the 1970 World Cup, held in Mexico, was a watershed moment for both the country and the African continent.
