The Latest Breaking News from Morocco

Morocco Eye Knockout Stage as They Face Ousted Canada

An invigorated Moroccan team will be seeking to reach the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time in nearly four decades by defeating or drawing with Canada in their final Group F match on Thursday. Morocco recorded their first World Cup win since 1998 by defeating second-ranked…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 29, 2022

Belgium Finally Get World Cup Showdown with Croatia

When Belgium were beaten by France in their 2018 World Cup semi-final there was some grumbling that the better team had lost and the so-called “golden generation” had been robbed of their place in the final against Croatia. Fast-forward four years and Belgium will get the chance to show what…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 29, 2022

Kevin De Bruyne and Jan Vertonghen in three-man dressing room bust-up after Belgium loss

Belgium were surprisingly beaten by Morocco on Sunday with several members of the team clashing after the loss as Kevin De Bruyne had to be pulled apart from his team-mate

Daily Mirror · Nov 29, 2022

Watch: Brussels sees riots after Morocco beat Belgium at World Cup

Police had to seal off parts of the centre of Brussels, deploy water cannons and fire tear gas to disperse crowds following violence during and after Morocco’s 2-0 upset win over Belgium at the World Cup. Dozens of rioters set steps on fire and pelted cars with bricks. Police moved…

Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2022

Qatar World Cup: 5 things we learned on Day 8 - shocks and flaws

Croatia stick it to the potty-mouthed Canada boss while Belgium appear stuck. But at least they have a chance to flow again as do the Germans.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 28, 2022

Morocco reap the rewards with Hakim Ziyech back and at his best

Ziyech was instrumental as Morocco stunned Belgium on Sunday

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2022

FIFA World Cup: Ten People Arrested In Brussels Amid Unrest After Morocco Beat Belgium

At least ten people were detained in Brussels, where riots erupted after Morocco beat Belgium 2-0 at the World Cup in Qatar, the Belgium-based RTBF broadcaster reports. Read on for details:

Dynamite News · Nov 28, 2022

The sporting weekend in pictures

Argentina and Morocco enjoyed some memorable moments.

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2022

World Cup recap, Day 8: Morocco beats Belgium, Germany still in

Morocco win stuns Belgium, Japan in surprise defeat to Costa Rica, Croatia knocks out Canada, Germany draws with Spain.

Al Jazeera · Nov 28, 2022

Kevin De Bruyne's former team-mate claims Belgium players should be 'fuming' at him

Kevin De Bruyne downplayed Belgium's chances of winning the World Cup this year ahead of their defeat to Morocco, leading to the Manchester City star coming under fire

Daily Mirror · Nov 28, 2022