Explore 7 historical events and records for Morocco in 1970.
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Morocco selected Abdallah Lamrani among its defender options for the 1970 World Cup. His selection reflected the need for adding defensive depth to the tournament selection. Morocco took part in its first men's World Cup and faced West Germany, Peru and Bulgaria.
Ahmed Faras was part of the attacking contingent in Morocco’s maiden World Cup appearance. He later captained his country to its first Africa Cup of Nations title in 1976.
Allal Ben Kassou was named in Morocco’s 1970 World Cup squad as a goalkeeper. His selection reflected the need for providing specialist goalkeeping cover for the tournament squad. Morocco took part in its first men's World Cup and faced West Germany, Peru and Bulgaria.
Houmane Jarir scored Morocco’s first goal in World Cup history against West Germany in Mexico. His strike gave the debutants an unexpected lead before their opponents fought back.
For the 1970 finals, Mohamed Hazzaz earned a place in the national selection as a goalkeeper. His selection reflected the need for providing specialist goalkeeping cover for the tournament squad. Morocco took part in its first men's World Cup and faced West Germany, Peru and Bulgaria.
Succeeds as King of Morocco
Succeeds as King of Morocco
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