king
12 Driss Benzekri
knight
3 Abdelkrim El Hadrioui
pawn
6 Noureddine Naybet
pawn
4 Youssef Rossi
knight
2 Abdelilah Saber
bishop
18 Youssef Chippo
rook
20 Tahar El Khalej
rook
8 Saïd Chiba
bishop
7 Mustapha Hadji
queen
9 Abdeljalil Hadda
queen
14 Salaheddine Bassir
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4-4-2
4-3-3
4-2-3-1
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4-5-1
4-3-2-1
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5-4-1
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World Cup 1998

Morocco

Group Stage

A group-stage exit in 1994 had been a sobering lesson. Morocco returned in 1998 with renewed purpose. Under Henri Michel, they were ready to write the next chapter.

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Scotland 0-3 Morocco in Group Stage
The 1998 FIFA World Cup saw a thrilling encounter between Scotland and Morocco in the group stage. Jan 21, 2026
Group A
TeamMPWDL GFGAGDPts
1
Brazil
3 2 0 1 6 3 3 6
2
Norway
3 1 2 0 5 4 1 5
3
Morocco
3 1 1 1 5 5 0 4
4
Scotland
3 0 1 2 2 6 -4 1
The Campaign

World Cup 1998

Morocco found moments of promise but ultimately fell short of the consistency needed to progress beyond the group stage. With 5 goals in 3 games, they carried a consistent attacking threat throughout.

The Defining Moment

Morocco 1998

Morocco experienced an inconsistent group stage, and the mixed results were not enough to go through. Their campaign featured a 2-2 draw with Norway, a heavy 0-3 defeat to Brazil, and a commanding 3-0 victory over Scotland. Despite moments of quality, it was not enough to advance, and Morocco's campaign ended at the the group phase.

1998 campaign
0 matches played

1won1drawn1lost

5scored5conceded

Eliminated in the group stage.

Top Scorer

Salaheddine Bassir

0 goals
14Forward

Salaheddine Bassir led Morocco's attack with 2 goals at the 1998 World Cup. Shared the top-scorer honours with Hadda, both with 2.

Discipline
0 cards

4yellow

1.3per match

Chiba booked twice.

Head Coach

Henri Michel

France · 1998

The tactical mind behind Morocco's 1998 campaign. Managed 3 different nations at World Cups 13 World Cup matches managed in total.

Playing Style

Moroccan Mavericks

Tactical identity · 1998

Under the guidance of manager Henri Michel, Morocco employed an attacking style that caught opponents off guard. However, their inability to score against Brazil proved costly, as they struggled to find consistency in front of goal.

Goalkeepers

1
Abdelkader El Brazi
GK
12
Driss Benzekri
3GAMES
GK
22
Mustapha Chadili
GK

Defenders

2
Abdelilah Saber
3GAMES
RB
3
Abdelkrim El Hadrioui
2GAMES
LB
4
Youssef Rossi
3GAMES
CB
5
Smahi Triki
1GAME
CB
6
Noureddine Naybet
3GAMES
CB
13
Rachid Neqrouz
CB
15
Lahcen Abrami
2GAMES
LB

Midfielders

7
Mustapha Hadji
3GAMES1GOAL
RM
8
Saïd Chiba
2GAMES
CM
16
Rachid Azzouzi
2GAMES
CM
17
Gharib Amzine
3GAMES
CM
18
Youssef Chippo
3GAMES
LM
19
Jamal Sellami
1GAME
CM
20
Tahar El Khalej
3GAMES
CM

Forwards

9
Abdeljalil Hadda
3GAMES2GOALS
CF
10
Abderrahim Ouakili
CF
11
Ali Elkhattabi
2GAMES
CF
14
Salaheddine Bassir
3GAMES2GOALS
CF
21
Rachid Rokki
CF
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