Morocco and Spain compete in the last-16 as they try to advance to the quarterfinals in Qatar against Portugal or Switzerland.
Following Brazil’s World Cup victory over South Korea, the players raise a flag honoring Pelé.
The victor of today’s Qatar World Cup match between Morocco and Spain will play either Portugal or Switzerland in the quarterfinals.
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Spain lost to Japan shockingly on their final matchday of the first round, despite crushing Costa Rica and drawing with Germany to finish second in their group.
Following a first-round draw with Croatia, Morocco shocked Belgium, defeated Canada, and won their group to advance to this matchup with Spain, the 2010 champions.
Portugal will play Switzerland later today in the last round of the Qatar 2022 tournament, with the winners facing the winners of this game in the following round.
Morocco vs Spain Early team information and likely lineups for
For this encounter, both teams are anticipated to have a completely fit roster from which to select.
Unless head coach Walid Regragui springs a tactical surprise, maybe by introducing another more defensive-minded player in midfield, Morocco’s starting lineup is essentially fixed in stone.
After losing to Japan the previous time out, Luis Enrique must decide who will flank Alvaro Morata in the attack and whether to switch up his central defensive pairing.
Morocco possible line-up
Bounou, Hakimi, Saiss, Aguerd, Mazraoui, Amrabat, Ounahi, Sabiri, Ziyech, Boufal, En-Nesyri
Spain possible line-up
Simon, Carvajal, Rodri, Torres, Alba, Busquets, Gavi, Pedri, Ferran, Morata, Olmo