After 20 years in the wilderness, Morocco returned to the World Cup their first appearance since 1998. Hervé Renard was the man tasked with guiding them back.
Morocco's campaign never truly ignited, and a group stage exit brought an early end to their World Cup hopes. Goals proved hard to come by, with just 2 in 3 matches, and their lack of firepower ultimately told.
Morocco endured a difficult group stage, unable to advance despite moments of resistance. Their campaign featured a narrow 0-1 loss to IR Iran, a narrow 0-1 loss to Portugal, and a 2-2 draw with Spain. Morocco's tournament ended at the the opening round, a campaign that never truly got going.
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Winless throughout failed to score in 2 of 3 matches.
Youssef En-Nesyri led Morocco's attack with 1 goal at the 2018 World Cup. Shared the top-scorer honours with Boutaïb, both with 1.
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Ahmadi booked twice 6 cards in a single match vs Spain.
The tactical mind behind Morocco's 2018 campaign. A French at the helm winless under Renard.
Hervé Renard's tactics relied on defensive solidity, with Morocco often focusing on counter-attacks rather than creating scoring opportunities through possession. The team's formation was relatively conservative, aiming to absorb pressure and capitalize on quick breaks.
