They scored on the second day of the World Cup: Alphonso Davies (left) and Abdelhamid Sabiri.
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Looking at Group F of the World Cup, many fans may have rolled their eyes in surprise after the second day’s play. Just behind the leaders Croatia (four points) is the Moroccan national team – level on points, only one goal worse with a goal difference. Belgium are on three points, Canada were knocked out in their first World Cup participation after a long wait of 36 years with zero points before the big showdown on the third day of the match.

Morocco have put themselves in a promising starting position: after an attractive 0-0 draw against runners-up Croatia, national coach Walid Regargui’s team scored a surprise 2-0 win against presumed group favorites Belgium. Former Nuremberg and Paderborn native Abdelhamid Sabiri (now Sampdoria Genoa) set the stage for the win with his opening goal.

A win against Canada at Doha’s Al-Thumama Stadium on Thursday (4pm) would certainly put Morocco through to the round of 16 at the World Cup – including the draw if Croatia gain at least a point in the parallel game Is.

The last comparison to date between the national teams of Canada and Morocco is from October 11, 2016. At that time, Morocco won the friendly game 4–0, with Hakim Ziyech (then serving Ajax Amsterdam, now Chelsea) scoring twice. ,

“Magenta TV” telecasts exclusively – Plate Observations

In Germany, the clash between Canada and Morocco will be broadcast live only by “Magenta TV”. Jonas Frederick is the commentator. At the same time, ARD – like “Magenta TV” – shows the game between Croatia and Belgium. Christina Graf will accompany you as a commentator in this match. A total of 16 of the 64 World Cup games can be seen exclusively on “Magenta TV”, including eight games on the final day of group matches.