Why have Morocco been so successful at this World Cup – video

The Guardian's Nick Ames explains why Morocco have done so brilliantly at Qatar 2022 and why their place in the semi-final is so significant. As the first African country to get to the last four of a World Cup, Morocco have 'broken the glass ceiling' and changed the conversation.  Ames describes the team's 'flair and spontaneity' in high-pressure situations, which allows them to score despite being a relatively defensive team. Morocco have missed players through injury but have still only conceded one goal in the tournament.Morocco’s meteoric rise at World Cup is helping to smash stereotypesMorocco’s World Cup odyssey has changed what it means to be the underdogContinue reading...

Why have Morocco been so successful at this World Cup – video

The Guardian's Nick Ames explains why Morocco have done so brilliantly at Qatar 2022 and why their place in the semi-final is so significant. As the first African country to get to the last four of a World Cup, Morocco have 'broken the glass ceiling' and changed the conversation.  Ames describes the team's 'flair and spontaneity' in high-pressure situations, which allows them to score despite being a relatively defensive team. Morocco have missed players through injury but have still only conceded one goal in the tournament.

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