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team programme and marked as a future talent. But Bouaddi was no ordinary 18-year-old. He had recently become the youngest player to record 50 appearances in France’s top tier of club football
football history. January’s final in Rabat [descended into chaos](/sports/2026/3/18/how-senegals-afcon-win-was-awarded-to-morocco-and-what-next-all-to-know) when Senegal’s players walked off the pitch in protest after Morocco were awarded a contentious stoppage-time penalty following a VAR review with
Football (Caf) has [since stripped Senegal of the title](/sport/football/articles/ce949glzzglo) and awarded Morocco a 3-0 win. This new rule will also apply to any team official who incites players
teams in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Built around a generation of players shaped in the academies and leagues of Spain and France, Morocco have enough quality to make Brazil’s opening
football. **Danny Murphy:** The underdogs who do well are usually based on a strong defence, like Morocco were last time. Ecuador have got players like Chelsea's Moises Caicedo, Willian Pacho of Paris St-Germain
Football - AFC Asian Cup - Round of 16 - Uzbekistan v Thailand - Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah, Qatar - January 30, 2024 Uzbekistan players celebrate after the match REUTERS/Rula Rouhana](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-01-30T133356Z_2699942_UP1EK1U11OI3V_RTRMADP_3_SOCCER-ASIANCUP-UZB-THA-REPORT-1706622260.jpg?w=770&resize=770%2C512&quality=80) After near-misses, Uzbekistan will
players pose prior the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) semi-final football match between Nigeria and Morocco](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/AFP__20260114__92QA869__v1__MidRes__FblAfr2025Match50NigMar-1768421352.jpg?w=770&resize=770%2C513&quality=80) Morocco made history at the 2022 World Cup by becoming the first African nation
footballing success that have culminated in their maiden World Cup qualification. Their head coach, Jamal Sellami, who is originally from Morocco, was granted Jordanian citizenship by King Abdullah II as appreciation for leading the team
Morocco, Brazil showed signs of nerves during the early stages and struggled to cope with the AFCON champions’ attack. Some players also struggled to cope with the intensity of the encounter. The Italian coach
Players to watch** Achraf Hakimi remains Morocco’s biggest star and one of the best full-backs in world football. In attack, Brahim Diaz provides creativity and flair while Abde Ezzalzouli and Ismael Saibari offer
teams will go into this tournament carrying lots of minutes? And which players are most impacted? ## France go into the World Cup with the most fatigued squad ![Michael Olise of France during the international friendly
football] was not that big on the island, but the players have given Curacao visibility. It’s important for the future, for the next generation.” ## Jordan - **FIFA world ranking:** 63 - **World Cup fixtures (Group
football of the early 2000s was typified by the 4-4-2 formation. Spaces between players were bigger with fewer low blocks and less drilled high presses seen. This led to more time and space
players to walk off in protest.  (Al Jazeera) FIFA President Gianni Infantino pushed for the changes after a heated Africa Cup of Nations
players dressed in blue and the goalkeeper in green pose for a picture during an Africa Cup of Nations match at the Prince Moulay Hassan Stadium in Morocco](https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/594/cpsprodpb/c5bb/live/60f3a530-58f8-11f1-afe0-d7f70885c2dd.jpg)Image source, AFP via Getty
football expert Tim Vickery, speaking to BBC Sport, added: "Ideally you want the team to make the stars, here you have a case of the star saving the team." ## 'We expected more from Brazil' Brazil
Football FIFA How teams are group World Cup 2026-1776670778](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/INTERACTIVE-Football-FIFA-How-teams-are-group-World-Cup-2026-1776670778.png?quality=80) [Al Jazeera] Senegal were the best team at the recent Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco and edged the hosts
football match between Mexico and South Africa](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/AFP__20260611__B6TP7D2__v1__MidRes__FblWc2026Match01MexRsa-1781211670.jpg?w=770&resize=770%2C513&quality=80) Brazilian referee Wilton Sampaio shows a red card to South Africa’s midfielder Themba Zwane during the 2026 World Cup Group A match against Mexico
players struggled to cope with the intensity of the Moroccan team, with midfielder Casemiro subbed off at half-time after a difficult opening 45 minutes in the heat. The World Cup final is a long
football match between Saudi Arabia and Iraq at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah on October 14, 2025. (Photo by Abdel Ghani BASHIR / AFP)](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/AFP__20251014__78TV863__v4__HighRes__FblWc2026AsiaQualifiersKsaIrq-1776430087.jpg?w=770&resize=770%2C513&quality=80) Saudi Arabia players celebrate with French coach Herve