Winning Penalty Against Spain
Converts the decisive penalty as Morocco eliminate Spain and reach the quarter-finals.
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
2022 in Morocco
Explore 28 historical events and records for Morocco in 2022.
Historical records for Morocco in 2022
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Al Ittihad Arrival
Al Ittihad recruited Abderrazak Hamdallah from Al Nassr in 2022 as part of its first-team planning. The Morocco international moved from a Saudi league rival and continued his prolific goalscoring career.
Morocco 2022 World Cup — Abde Ezzalzouli
For the 2022 finals, Abde Ezzalzouli was selected for the national selection as a forward. His selection reflected the need for adding attacking cover to the national-team roster. The team finished above Croatia and Belgium in Group F before progressing through two knockout rounds.
Morocco 2022 World Cup — Abdelhamid Sabiri
Abdelhamid Sabiri delivered the free-kick that opened Morocco’s scoring against Belgium in the 2022 World Cup. His set-piece contribution preceded a second goal by Zakaria Aboukhlal.
Morocco 2022 World Cup — Abderrazak Hamdallah
The 2022 Moroccan World Cup squad included Abderrazak Hamdallah, a forward. His selection reflected the need for giving the team another forward option during the finals. Morocco became the first African and Arab men's national team to reach a World Cup semi-final.
Morocco 2022 World Cup — Achraf Dari
Achraf Dari scored Morocco’s goal in the third-place play-off against Croatia at the 2022 World Cup. Morocco lost 2-1 but completed the tournament with Africa’s best finish to that date.
Morocco 2022 World Cup — Achraf Hakimi
For the 2022 finals, Achraf Hakimi earned a place in the national selection as a defender. His selection reflected the need for adding defensive depth to the tournament selection. The team finished above Croatia and Belgium in Group F before progressing through two knockout rounds.
Morocco 2022 World Cup — Ahmed Reda Tagnaouti
Ahmed Reda Tagnaouti was named in Morocco’s 2022 World Cup squad as a goalkeeper. His selection reflected the need for providing specialist goalkeeping cover for the tournament squad. The team finished above Croatia and Belgium in Group F before progressing through two knockout rounds.
Morocco 2022 World Cup — Anass Zaroury
Anass Zaroury joined Morocco’s World Cup squad after Amine Harit was ruled out through injury. The late call-up brought the Burnley winger into the country’s landmark Qatar campaign.
Morocco 2022 World Cup — Azzedine Ounahi
Azzedine Ounahi formed part of Morocco’s 2022 World Cup squad as a midfielder. His selection reflected the need for supporting the team’s midfield selection during the tournament. Morocco became the first African and Arab men's national team to reach a World Cup semi-final.
Morocco 2022 World Cup — Badr Benoun
Morocco selected Badr Benoun among its defender options for the 2022 World Cup. His selection reflected the need for strengthening the group of defenders available for selection. The Atlas Lions eliminated Spain and Portugal during a remarkable run to fourth place in Qatar.
Morocco 2022 World Cup — Bilal El Khannouss
Bilal El Khannouss was chosen for Morocco’s 2022 World Cup squad while still a teenager. The emerging midfielder started the third-place play-off against Croatia.
Morocco 2022 World Cup — Hakim Ziyech
Hakim Ziyech scored an early goal against Canada as Morocco won its final group match at the 2022 World Cup. The 2-1 victory ensured the Atlas Lions finished first in Group F.
Morocco 2022 World Cup — Ilias Chair
Ilias Chair travelled with Morocco to the 2022 World Cup in a forward role. His selection reflected the need for giving the team another forward option during the finals. Morocco became the first African and Arab men's national team to reach a World Cup semi-final.
Morocco 2022 World Cup — Jawad El Yamiq
Jawad El Yamiq was among the defensive players used during Morocco’s historic 2022 World Cup campaign. He stepped into a defence that had to adapt to injuries in the knockout phase.
Morocco 2022 World Cup — Munir Mohamedi
Munir Mohamedi held a place in Morocco’s registered 2022 World Cup squad as a goalkeeper. His selection reflected the need for giving the coaching staff an additional goalkeeper within the registered team. The Atlas Lions eliminated Spain and Portugal during a remarkable run to fourth place in Qatar.
Morocco 2022 World Cup — Nayef Aguerd
The 2022 Moroccan World Cup squad included Nayef Aguerd, a defender. His selection reflected the need for offering another option across the back line. Morocco became the first African and Arab men's national team to reach a World Cup semi-final.
Morocco 2022 World Cup — Noussair Mazraoui
Morocco selected Noussair Mazraoui among its defender options for the 2022 World Cup. His selection reflected the need for adding defensive depth to the tournament selection. The team finished above Croatia and Belgium in Group F before progressing through two knockout rounds.
Morocco 2022 World Cup — Romain Saiss
Romain Saiss travelled with Morocco to the 2022 World Cup in a defender role. His selection reflected the need for adding defensive depth to the tournament selection. Morocco became the first African and Arab men's national team to reach a World Cup semi-final.
Morocco 2022 World Cup — Selim Amallah
The 2022 Moroccan World Cup squad included Selim Amallah, a midfielder. His selection reflected the need for bringing another central or wide midfield option to the squad. The team finished above Croatia and Belgium in Group F before progressing through two knockout rounds.
Morocco 2022 World Cup — Sofiane Boufal
Sofiane Boufal held a place in Morocco’s registered 2022 World Cup squad as a forward. His selection reflected the need for adding attacking cover to the national-team roster. The Atlas Lions eliminated Spain and Portugal during a remarkable run to fourth place in Qatar.
Morocco 2022 World Cup — Sofyan Amrabat
Sofyan Amrabat travelled with Morocco to the 2022 World Cup in a midfielder role. His selection reflected the need for bringing another central or wide midfield option to the squad. The team finished above Croatia and Belgium in Group F before progressing through two knockout rounds.
Morocco 2022 World Cup — Walid Cheddira
Walid Cheddira held a place in Morocco’s registered 2022 World Cup squad as a forward. His selection reflected the need for giving the team another forward option during the finals. Morocco became the first African and Arab men's national team to reach a World Cup semi-final.
Morocco 2022 World Cup — Yahya Attiyat Allah
For the 2022 finals, Yahya Attiyat Allah 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. The Atlas Lions eliminated Spain and Portugal during a remarkable run to fourth place in Qatar.
Morocco 2022 World Cup — Yahya Jabrane
Morocco selected Yahya Jabrane among its midfielder options for the 2022 World Cup. His selection reflected the need for supporting the team’s midfield selection during the tournament. Morocco became the first African and Arab men's national team to reach a World Cup semi-final.
Morocco 2022 World Cup — Yassine Bounou
Yassine Bounou saved two Spanish penalties during Morocco’s shootout victory in the last sixteen at Qatar 2022. His goalkeeping was central to the side’s unprecedented semi-final run.
Morocco 2022 World Cup — Youssef En Nesyri
Youssef En-Nesyri headed in the only goal against Portugal in the 2022 World Cup quarter-final. The result made Morocco the first African men’s team to reach the tournament’s semi-finals.
Morocco 2022 World Cup — Zakaria Aboukhlal
Zakaria Aboukhlal scored in added time to seal Morocco’s 2-0 group-stage victory over Belgium in Qatar. The result helped the Atlas Lions win a challenging World Cup section.
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