Explore 23 historical events and records for Morocco in 2018.
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For the 2018 finals, Achraf Hakimi was among the players chosen for the national selection as a defender. His selection reflected the need for contributing to the squad’s defensive resources. The 2018 team competed closely against leading international opposition despite leaving the tournament after the group stage.
For the 2018 finals, Ahmed Reda Tagnaouti earned a place in the national selection as a goalkeeper. His selection reflected the need for serving in the goalkeeping group selected for the finals. Morocco faced Iran, Portugal and Spain in a demanding first-round group in Russia.
Amine Harit travelled with Morocco to the 2018 World Cup in a midfielder role. His selection reflected the need for providing depth between defence and attack. The 2018 team competed closely against leading international opposition despite leaving the tournament after the group stage.
Ayoub El Kaabi joined Morocco’s 2018 World Cup squad as a forward. His selection reflected the need for strengthening the squad’s range of attacking alternatives. Morocco faced Iran, Portugal and Spain in a demanding first-round group in Russia.
Aziz Bouhaddouz entered Morocco’s match against Iran as a substitute at the 2018 World Cup. His stoppage-time own goal gave Iran a 1-0 victory in the opening group fixture.
Badr Benoun held a place in Morocco’s registered 2018 World Cup squad as a defender. His selection reflected the need for contributing to the squad’s defensive resources. The Atlas Lions returned to the World Cup for the first time in twenty years, finishing their group campaign with a 2-2 draw against Spain.
Morocco selected Faycal Fajr among its midfielder options for the 2018 World Cup. His selection reflected the need for providing depth between defence and attack. The Atlas Lions returned to the World Cup for the first time in twenty years, finishing their group campaign with a 2-2 draw against Spain.
Hakim Ziyech travelled with Morocco to the 2018 World Cup in a forward role. His selection reflected the need for providing extra depth in the forward positions. The Atlas Lions returned to the World Cup for the first time in twenty years, finishing their group campaign with a 2-2 draw against Spain.
Morocco selected Hamza Mendyl among its defender options for the 2018 World Cup. His selection reflected the need for adding defensive depth to the tournament selection. The 2018 team competed closely against leading international opposition despite leaving the tournament after the group stage.
The 2018 Moroccan World Cup squad included Karim El Ahmadi, a midfielder. His selection reflected the need for adding midfield options to the national-team roster. Morocco faced Iran, Portugal and Spain in a demanding first-round group in Russia.
Khalid Boutaib scored against Spain during Morocco’s final group match at the 2018 World Cup. The sides eventually drew 2-2 after a late Spanish equaliser.
The 2018 Moroccan World Cup squad included Manuel da Costa, a defender. His selection reflected the need for contributing to the squad’s defensive resources. The Atlas Lions returned to the World Cup for the first time in twenty years, finishing their group campaign with a 2-2 draw against Spain.
Mbarek Boussoufa travelled with Morocco to the 2018 World Cup in a midfielder role. His selection reflected the need for adding midfield options to the national-team roster. Morocco faced Iran, Portugal and Spain in a demanding first-round group in Russia.
Morocco selected Medhi Benatia among its defender options for the 2018 World Cup. His selection reflected the need for strengthening the group of defenders available for selection. Morocco faced Iran, Portugal and Spain in a demanding first-round group in Russia.
Morocco selected Mehdi Carcela among its forward options for the 2018 World Cup. His selection reflected the need for providing extra depth in the forward positions. Morocco faced Iran, Portugal and Spain in a demanding first-round group in Russia.
Munir Mohamedi held a place in Morocco’s registered 2018 World Cup squad as a goalkeeper. His selection reflected the need for adding another option for the side’s last line of defence. The 2018 team competed closely against leading international opposition despite leaving the tournament after the group stage.
Nabil Dirar was included in Morocco’s 2018 World Cup squad as a defender. His selection reflected the need for contributing to the squad’s defensive resources. The 2018 team competed closely against leading international opposition despite leaving the tournament after the group stage.
For the 2018 finals, Nordin Amrabat was selected for the national selection as a forward. His selection reflected the need for strengthening the squad’s range of attacking alternatives. Morocco faced Iran, Portugal and Spain in a demanding first-round group in Russia.
Romain Saiss travelled with Morocco to the 2018 World Cup in a defender role. His selection reflected the need for strengthening the group of defenders available for selection. The Atlas Lions returned to the World Cup for the first time in twenty years, finishing their group campaign with a 2-2 draw against Spain.
Sofyan Amrabat formed part of Morocco’s 2018 World Cup squad as a midfielder. His selection reflected the need for providing depth between defence and attack. The Atlas Lions returned to the World Cup for the first time in twenty years, finishing their group campaign with a 2-2 draw against Spain.
Yassine Bounou was named in Morocco’s 2018 World Cup squad as a goalkeeper. His selection reflected the need for serving in the goalkeeping group selected for the finals. Morocco faced Iran, Portugal and Spain in a demanding first-round group in Russia.
For the 2018 finals, Younes Belhanda featured on the national selection as a midfielder. His selection reflected the need for providing depth between defence and attack. The Atlas Lions returned to the World Cup for the first time in twenty years, finishing their group campaign with a 2-2 draw against Spain.
Youssef Ait Bennasser was selected in the Moroccan midfield group for the 2018 World Cup. The squad returned the national side to the tournament after a twenty-year absence.
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