WC 2018: Morocco up against Portugal, Spain & Iran – Facts & Fixtures

With only two teams making it out of the group stage, Morocco’s chances of progression from Group B is said to be slim even before the competition kicks off. They come up against Portugal and Spain.

The Portuguese are reigning European Champions whiles the Spaniards won the last but one edition in South Africa 2010. They boast one of the strongest sides in the tournament.

Pundits, however, aver that if Herve Renard’s team are to have chances of going through, it will largely rest in their first game when they take on Iran on June 15.

That is not to rule out upsets as has often been the case with African sides coming up against the much fancied sides. Ghana beat Czech Republic in Germany 2006, Senegal beat France in 2002 and how Cameroon ever defeated Argentina.

Below is the full fixtures for Morocco

Poland vs. Senegal – June 19, 2018 – Moscow

Japan vs. Senegal – June 24, 2018 – Ekaterinburg

Senegal vs. Colombia – June 28, 2018 – Samara

Fun facts about Morocco

Team alias: The Atlas Lions

Manager: Herve Renard (France)

Skipper: Mehdi Benatia of Juventus

Star player: Mehdi Benatia

World Cup record: 1970, 1986, 1994, 1998

World Cup goals: 12 for and 18 against

Their best appearance was in 1986 when they qualified for round of 16

World cup results history: Played 13, won 2, drawn 4, lost 7.
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