Friday’s Morocco knockout of Team USA from the 2024 Olympics caused havoc. For most of the game, the strong North African team basically outplayed the American guys. Morocco ultimately defeated the USA 4-0, therefore ending USA’s prospects for an Olympic gold in men’s […]
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Lionel Messi’s Argentina is in Group A with the USA, France, and Morocco for the 2024 Olympics in Paris
The road to the 2024 Olympics in Paris has started. Recently, the full draw for the men’s football competition was made public. Some of the best teams in the world will be competing for the coveted gold medal. Uruguay, led by Lionel Messi, is in Group B, which also has Morocco, Ukraine, and the third-place Asian team.
Soccer: “Ready for anyone”; USWNT loves tough Olympic draw
Emma Hayes’s first game as coach of the U.S. women’s national team will be at the Paris Olympics, against either Morocco or Zambia. The U.S. was put in a tough Group B with Germany, Australia, and one of the African teams.
Earthquake Tragedy Delays Morocco vs Liberia Africa Cup of Nations Qualifier
Liberia vs. Morocco After a terrible earthquake, an Africa Cup of Nations playoff had to be put off.
Shock at the World Cup: How Morocco Ended the Dominance of the Big Boys
After three days of chalk, the 2022 World Cup was finally shaken up with an unexpected surprise. From Saturday through Monday, every single favorite prevailed in their Round of 16 knockout match.
All of them, save Croatia, won handily. On Tuesday, however, the Atlas Lions of Morocco hung tough for 120 scoreless minutes with heavily favored Spain before defeating the 2010 champions on penalties.
This unexpected victory sent shockwaves across the world and made Morocco just the fourth African nation to reach the World Cup quarterfinals. In this article, we will explore the implications of Morocco’s victory, the background of the team, and the reactions to their upset.