The Moroccans were not given a chance going into the Mundial, but they proved their quality
Fans took to social media to shower praises on Morocco after their 2-1 victory over Canada that sealed their spot at the top of Group F at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Morocco were placed in a tough group that had Belgium and Croatia, and according to FIFA rankings, Morocco were the third-best team in the group.
However, the Atlas Lions exceeded all expectations. They started the competition on a good note, getting a draw against Croatia in their opening game. Morocco then went on to get a shock win against Belgium in their second fixture.
Then, they completed their good run with a 2-1 win over Canada. The result sealed Morocco’s place at the summit of group F.
Their achievement ensures that Morocco are the first team to top a FIFA World Cup group since the Super Eagles did it at the 1998 World Cup.