Morocco delivered the latest World Cup upset on Sunday with a shutout victory over Belgium 2-0 in what's the latest tournament stunner.
Morocco's Zakaria Aboukhlal scores his side's second goal during the World Cup group F soccer match between Belgium and Morocco, at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022.
On a free kick, Abdelhamid Sabiri was able to bend his kick just enough to bounce it past goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and put Morocco ahead. Zakaria Aboukhlal would give Morocco a convincing lead in the second minute of stoppage time and close the door shut with his goal.Belgium's Axel Witsel looks up after Morocco's Abdelhamid Sabiri scored the opening goal during a World Cup group F soccer match at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022.
Belgium controlled the ball for 67% of the match and equaled the number of shots Morocco took – both had 10. Morocco had more shots on goal with four to Belgium’s three. Belgium had nine corner kicks.win since 1998 when they topped Scotland 3-0. The team also won in 1986 over Portugal 3-1. They made it to the knockout round that season – their first and only appearance.
Now, Morocco stands a pretty good chance of making it to the knockout stage for the second time. After Sunday’s match they have four points and are on top of the group with only Canada next on their schedule. Morocco tied Croatia in their first match. Morocco's Abdelhamid Sabiri celebrates with his teammates after scoring his side's first goal during the World Cup group F soccer match between Belgium and Morocco, at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022.2022 FIFA World Cup
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