Morocco's 'avocado head' plots another World Cup shock
DOHA : Spain will be favourites to beat Morocco in the World Cup last 16 on Tuesday but the teams' experiences in the group phase were a reminder of the unpredictability of tournament football.
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Comeback kings, surprise packages and injury-hit favourites: Teams to watch in World Cup round of 16
DOHA: After a group stage which has seen countless upsets, lots of drama and some sensational footballing action, the World Cup moves into the round of 16 on Saturday (Dec 3).
Sub-par no more: Record-breaking African teams bounce back from 2018 disappointment
Four years ago Africa was left without a representative in the World Cup last 16 for the first time since the round was introduced in 1986, but the response has been emphatic in Qatar.
Morocco 'aim for the sky' after reaching last 16 at World Cup
Morocco coach Walid Regragui said the Atlas Lions are ready to "aim for the sky" after reaching the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in 36 years on Thursday.
Walid Regragui's Atlas Lions hungry for more
Morocco head coach Walid Regragui promised more is to come from his side, who advanced to the round of 16 at the World Cup for the first time in 36 years with a 2-1 win over Canada.
Morocco cruise into knockout stage with 2-1 win over Canada
DOHA: 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 (Dec 1), mercilessly capitalising on their opponents' blunders.
Bounou back as Morocco eye World Cup last 16
DOHA: Morocco coach Walid Regragui made two changes to his starting line-up as his team bid to clinch their place in the World Cup last 16 against already-eliminated Canada on Thursday. Regragui brings back goalkeeper Yassine Bounou following his absence from Sunday’s win over Belgium in Group F.
Morocco keeper Bounou back to face Canada after mystery absence
DOHA :Morocco have restored goalkeeper Yassine Bounou to their team for their last Group F game against Canada at the Al Thumama Stadium on Thursday after his mysterious absence from their last outing against Belgium.