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Mbappé’s World Cup masterclass against Morocco

Post author:Faz Ali
Post published:10 July 2026
Post last modified:11 July 2026

Kylian Mbappe’s World Cup has become a running dialogue of being the only player who can defeat the evil Argentinians and their captain Messi. The fight isn’t carried out through words, but with goals, assists, pressure, and moments that bend tournaments. France’s 2-0 win over Morocco in the quarter-finals added another chapter, another punch, another reminder that Mbappe is matching Messi without the cheating and bending of the rules for Argentina. Eight goals now, Mbappe delivered a performance that felt like a real statement of intent, also dedicating his goal celebration to Cristiano Ronaldo. The penalty miss The Argentine referee made…

Ounahi’s sharp double keeps Morocco in the World Cup

Post author:Faz Ali
Post published:6 July 2026
Post last modified:6 July 2026

Morocco are into the last eight again, and they did it with a second‑half surge that Canada simply couldn’t live with. After a first half where Jesse Marsch’s side pressed high, created the better chances and forced Yassine Bounou into multiple stops, the Atlas Lions woke up after the interval and closed the door on the co‑hosts’ World Cup. Canada’s early pressure was real. Jonathan David’s angled effort was palmed away by Bounou, and Tani Oluwaseyi spun sharply off Redouane Halhal to go clean through, only for Bounou’s left foot to keep Morocco level. Tajon Buchanan later forced another save with…

Jubilant Morocco hold their nerve to reach World Cup last 16

Post author:Faz Ali
Post published:30 June 2026
Post last modified:30 June 2026

Morocco’s World Cup story keeps bending in unexpected directions, and in beautiful Monterey it took another sharp turn. Mohamed Ouahbi’s side, organised, stubborn and unshakably calm, edged past the Netherlands on penalties after a 1-1 draw to book a last‑16 meeting with Canada. It was a night where Morocco’s rhythm, passing ability, and speedy attacks got them the win in the end. The Dutch, for all their attacking talent, turned up to attempt a defensive masterclass which failed. The Netherlands had arrived with momentum and expectation. Morocco arrived with big ambitions, but they left with more. World Cup: Netherlands and Morocco…

Morocco faces injury setback ahead of World Cup opener

Post author:Alaa Shamali
Post published:12 June 2026
Post last modified:13 June 2026

Morocco have suffered a significant setback just days before the start of their 2026 World Cup campaign, with defender Nayef Akrad and winger Abdel Samad Al-Zalzouli both ruled out through injury. Unfit to play The Moroccan Football Federation, in coordination with FIFA, have confirmed that both star players will miss the tournament. The team have called up Marwan Saadane and Amine Sebaï as replacements ahead of their Group C opener against Brazil. Akrad’s absence is a major blow to Morocco’s defensive structure. A key figure in the run to the 2022 World Cup semi-finals, he had been included in the squad…