Explore 22 historical events and records for Morocco in 1986.
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The 1986 Moroccan World Cup squad included Abdel Aziz Soulaymani, a midfielder. His selection reflected the need for providing depth between defence and attack. The team became the first African national side to progress beyond the group stage at a men's World Cup.
For the 1986 finals, Abdelfettah Houdani was among the players chosen for the national selection as a goalkeeper. His selection reflected the need for adding another option for the side’s last line of defence. Their tournament ended narrowly against West Germany after a historic first-place finish in the group.
For the 1986 finals, Abdelfettah Rhiati earned a place in the national selection as a forward. His selection reflected the need for strengthening the squad’s range of attacking alternatives. Their tournament ended narrowly against West Germany after a historic first-place finish in the group.
Abdelkarim Krimau held a place in Morocco’s registered 1986 World Cup squad as a forward. His selection reflected the need for giving the team another forward option during the finals. The team became the first African national side to progress beyond the group stage at a men's World Cup.
Morocco selected Abdellah Bidar among its defender options for the 1986 World Cup. His selection reflected the need for contributing to the squad’s defensive resources. The team became the first African national side to progress beyond the group stage at a men's World Cup.
Abdelmajid Dolmy supplied experienced midfield organisation for Morocco at the 1986 World Cup. The side advanced from a section containing England, Poland and Portugal.
Abdelmajid Lamriss travelled with Morocco to the 1986 World Cup in a defender role. His selection reflected the need for strengthening the group of defenders available for selection. Morocco topped its opening-round group ahead of England, Poland and Portugal before meeting West Germany.
Abderrazak Khairi scored twice against Portugal as Morocco recorded a decisive 3-1 group-stage victory. Those goals helped secure an unprecedented knockout-stage berth for an African team.
Morocco selected Azeddine Amanallah among its midfielder options for the 1986 World Cup. His selection reflected the need for providing depth between defence and attack. Morocco topped its opening-round group ahead of England, Poland and Portugal before meeting West Germany.
Aziz Bouderbala held a place in Morocco’s registered 1986 World Cup squad as a midfielder. His selection reflected the need for adding midfield options to the national-team roster. Their tournament ended narrowly against West Germany after a historic first-place finish in the group.
Badou Zaki guarded Morocco’s goal during the 1986 campaign and conceded only twice in four matches. His performances helped the team become the first African World Cup group winner.
For the 1986 finals, Fadel Jilal featured on the national selection as a defender. His selection reflected the need for contributing to the squad’s defensive resources. The team became the first African national side to progress beyond the group stage at a men's World Cup.
Morocco selected Khalifa Labid among its defender options for the 1986 World Cup. His selection reflected the need for strengthening the group of defenders available for selection. Their tournament ended narrowly against West Germany after a historic first-place finish in the group.
Lahcen Oudani formed part of Morocco’s 1986 World Cup squad as a defender. His selection reflected the need for contributing to the squad’s defensive resources. The team became the first African national side to progress beyond the group stage at a men's World Cup.
Morocco selected Mohamed Sahil among its forward options for the 1986 World Cup. His selection reflected the need for strengthening the squad’s range of attacking alternatives. Their tournament ended narrowly against West Germany after a historic first-place finish in the group.
Mohamed Timoumi brought passing and attacking invention to Morocco’s midfield at the 1986 World Cup. He had received the African Footballer of the Year distinction in 1985.
For the 1986 finals, Mohammed El Haddaoui was selected for the national selection as a midfielder. His selection reflected the need for adding midfield options to the national-team roster. Morocco topped its opening-round group ahead of England, Poland and Portugal before meeting West Germany.
The 1986 Moroccan World Cup squad included Mustafa El Biyaz, a defender. His selection reflected the need for strengthening the group of defenders available for selection. Morocco topped its opening-round group ahead of England, Poland and Portugal before meeting West Germany.
Mustafa Merry was named in Morocco’s 1986 World Cup squad as a forward. His selection reflected the need for strengthening the squad’s range of attacking alternatives. Their tournament ended narrowly against West Germany after a historic first-place finish in the group.
The 1986 Moroccan World Cup squad included Mustapha El Hadaoui, a midfielder. His selection reflected the need for adding midfield options to the national-team roster. Their tournament ended narrowly against West Germany after a historic first-place finish in the group.
Noureddine Bouyahyaoui held a place in Morocco’s registered 1986 World Cup squad as a defender. His selection reflected the need for strengthening the group of defenders available for selection. Morocco topped its opening-round group ahead of England, Poland and Portugal before meeting West Germany.
Salaheddine Hmied was included in Morocco’s 1986 World Cup squad as a goalkeeper. His selection reflected the need for adding another option for the side’s last line of defence. Their tournament ended narrowly against West Germany after a historic first-place finish in the group.
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