Explore 22 historical events and records for Morocco in 1998.
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The 1998 Moroccan World Cup squad included Abdelilah Saber, a defender. His selection reflected the need for offering another option across the back line. The 1998 side combined players from Moroccan clubs with established professionals in European leagues.
Abdeljalil Hadda scored against both Norway and Scotland at the 1998 World Cup. His two contributions helped Morocco collect four points in a tightly contested group.
For the 1998 finals, Abdelkader El Brazi earned a place in the national selection as a goalkeeper. His selection reflected the need for providing specialist goalkeeping cover for the tournament squad. A dramatic final round of Group A matches saw Morocco finish behind Brazil and Norway.
Abdelkarim El Hadrioui held a place in Morocco’s registered 1998 World Cup squad as a defender. His selection reflected the need for offering another option across the back line. The 1998 side combined players from Moroccan clubs with established professionals in European leagues.
For the 1998 finals, Abderrahim Ouakili was selected for the national selection as a forward. His selection reflected the need for adding attacking cover to the national-team roster. A dramatic final round of Group A matches saw Morocco finish behind Brazil and Norway.
Morocco selected Ali El Khattabi among its forward options for the 1998 World Cup. His selection reflected the need for giving the team another forward option during the finals. A dramatic final round of Group A matches saw Morocco finish behind Brazil and Norway.
Morocco selected Driss Benzekri among its goalkeeper options for the 1998 World Cup. His selection reflected the need for providing specialist goalkeeping cover for the tournament squad. A dramatic final round of Group A matches saw Morocco finish behind Brazil and Norway.
Gharib Amzine travelled with Morocco to the 1998 World Cup in a midfielder role. His selection reflected the need for supporting the team’s midfield selection during the tournament. Morocco narrowly missed a place in the knockout stage despite defeating Scotland 3-0 and drawing with Norway.
Jamal Sellami held a place in Morocco’s registered 1998 World Cup squad as a midfielder. His selection reflected the need for adding midfield options to the national-team roster. Morocco narrowly missed a place in the knockout stage despite defeating Scotland 3-0 and drawing with Norway.
The 1998 Moroccan World Cup squad included Lahcen Abrami, a defender. His selection reflected the need for strengthening the group of defenders available for selection. A dramatic final round of Group A matches saw Morocco finish behind Brazil and Norway.
Mustapha El Chadili travelled with Morocco to the 1998 World Cup in a goalkeeper role. His selection reflected the need for providing specialist goalkeeping cover for the tournament squad. The 1998 side combined players from Moroccan clubs with established professionals in European leagues.
Mustapha Hadji found the net against Norway in Morocco’s opening match of the 1998 World Cup. Later that year he was named African Footballer of the Year.
Noureddine Naybet captained Morocco at the 1998 World Cup and organised a defence tested by Brazil, Norway and Scotland. He also represented the country at the 1994 finals.
Morocco selected Rachid Azzouzi among its midfielder options for the 1998 World Cup. His selection reflected the need for supporting the team’s midfield selection during the tournament. The 1998 side combined players from Moroccan clubs with established professionals in European leagues.
Rachid Neqrouz travelled with Morocco to the 1998 World Cup in a defender role. His selection reflected the need for strengthening the group of defenders available for selection. A dramatic final round of Group A matches saw Morocco finish behind Brazil and Norway.
The 1998 Moroccan World Cup squad included Rachid Rokki, a forward. His selection reflected the need for giving the team another forward option during the finals. The 1998 side combined players from Moroccan clubs with established professionals in European leagues.
For the 1998 finals, Said Chiba featured on the national selection as a midfielder. His selection reflected the need for supporting the team’s midfield selection during the tournament. The 1998 side combined players from Moroccan clubs with established professionals in European leagues.
Salaheddine Bassir scored twice in Morocco’s 3-0 defeat of Scotland at the 1998 World Cup. The emphatic result nevertheless proved insufficient to take the Atlas Lions into the last sixteen.
For the 1998 finals, Smahi Triki was among the players chosen for the national selection as a defender. His selection reflected the need for offering another option across the back line. Morocco narrowly missed a place in the knockout stage despite defeating Scotland 3-0 and drawing with Norway.
Tahar El Khalej held a place in Morocco’s registered 1998 World Cup squad as a defender. His selection reflected the need for strengthening the group of defenders available for selection. A dramatic final round of Group A matches saw Morocco finish behind Brazil and Norway.
The 1998 Moroccan World Cup squad included Youssef Chippo, a midfielder. His selection reflected the need for adding midfield options to the national-team roster. Morocco narrowly missed a place in the knockout stage despite defeating Scotland 3-0 and drawing with Norway.
Youssef Rossi was included in Morocco’s 1998 World Cup squad as a defender. His selection reflected the need for offering another option across the back line. Morocco narrowly missed a place in the knockout stage despite defeating Scotland 3-0 and drawing with Norway.
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