Morocco writes a new page in team history, defeats Spain in round of 16

Morocco played against Spain in the top 16 of the World Cup. The two teams are inextricably linked in geopolitics, politics, economy, and other aspects, and have attracted great attention from fans on both sides of the Gibraltar Strait. Although Spain has accumulated a reputation in football in the past, the result of the game still has to be played to know.

This World Cup is the sixth time Morocco has qualified for the tournament, but the last time they played in the top 16 was in 1986. After 36 years, Morocco played against Croatia, defeated Belgium and Canada, and advanced to the round of 16 at the top of the group. Morocco played against Spain. The two teams were tied in both the regular season and the playoffs. The second knockout match of this World Cup was staged. In the end, Morocco won 3-0. And Spain received the 4th defeat in the team’s history in the World Cup in a total of 5 knockout games. The only victory came from the 2002 Japan-Korea World Cup against Ireland.

Morocco won this victory and wrote a number of historical records. It is not only the first time in team history to enter the top 8, but also the first country in the Arab country to cross the high wall of the top 16. Not only that, but Morocco has also become the fourth African country to successfully enter the quarterfinals. The team’s leading coach, Walid Regragui, is also the first Moroccan coach to lead an African team to the top 8.