Group F – First-half goals from Hakim Ziyech and Youssef En-Nesyri helped Morocco to a 2-1 win over Canada that saw them secure top spot in Group F and a place in the last 16 of the World Cup for the first time in 36 years.
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| Hakim Ziyech celebrates after opening scoring for Morocco early in the 4th minute during the FIFA World Cup 2022 match against Canada at the Al Thumama Stadium in Qatar. Photo: @fifaworldcup |
Morocco were drawn in a tricky group, including Croatia and Belgium, who finished second and third in 2018 respectively, but took four points off the European sides before holding on for victory against Canada in their final group game.
Morocco will now play Spain in Al Rayyan on Tuesday after Luis Enrique’s side finished as runners-up in Group E. SkySports
In the second match of the Group, Croatia and Belgium finished goalless with Croatia progressing into the last-16 while Belgium finishing third and are out of the tournament.
