It was nicknamed the Morocco national soccer team. atlas lions, representing Morocco in the World Men’s Football Championship. It is managed with the help of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, also known as FRMF. The team’s colors are crimson and green. The team is a member of each FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
Internationally, Morocco immediately won the 1976 African Cup of Nations, two African Nations Championships and the FIFA Arab Cup. They have participated in the FIFA World Cup six times. They set a record in 1986 after becoming the first team to traverse the African nation and top a World Cup group stage. However, they narrowly lost 1-0 to second-place West Germany. At the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Morocco became the first African and Arab country to reach the semi-finals, and only the third non-UEFA or CONMEBOL semi-finalist (after the United States in 1930 and South Korea in 2002).
The Atlas Lions were ranked 10th in the FIFA World Rankings in April 1998. FIFA recognized them as the best team in all African countries for three consecutive years from 1997 to 1999. As of October 2022, Morocco ranked 22nd. Best national team in international rankings.
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In April 1998, the Atlas Lions were ranked 10th in the FIFA World Rankings. For three consecutive years from 1997 to 1999, they were recognized by FIFA as the best team in all of Africa. As of October 2022, Morocco ranks 22nd in the international group by number of countries.
Beginning of Morocco (1955-1963)
On October 19, 1957, in the second round of the Pan-Arab Games in Lebanon, Morocco debuted for the United States against Iraq at the Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium, drawing 3-3. In this match, Morocco won its first ever victory against Libya by 5:1, and then defeated Tunisia 3:1 to advance to the semifinals. After a 1-1 draw with Syria, the public was interested in deciding who would advance to the end and Syria was chosen at the expense of Morocco. Morocco was eliminated from the regional 3 play-offs against Lebanon and finished in 4th place.
From 1957 to 1958, Morocco played several entertaining matches against the National Liberation Front group, leaders of Algeria before independence in 1958. In 1959, the crew took part in their first international competition. 1960 Rome Olympics. Morocco, once in a group with Tunisia and Malta, finished second on goal difference but failed to win. In the same year, the Moroccan Football Federation joined FIFA.
In 1960, Morocco participated in the World Cup qualifiers for the first time. After drawing with Tunisia in the first round, Morocco won the first match 2-1 despite Tunisia coming from behind to win 2-1. The playoffs held in Palermo, Italy also ended in a draw, so a coin toss was used to decide who would advance. Morocco advanced to the intercontinental play-offs after drawing on Sunday and beating Ghana 1-0. Morocco, who drew with Spain, lost 4-2 on aggregate in both meetings and did not qualify for the finals.
In 1961, Morocco hosted the Pan Arab Games and hosted a football match where they defeated all five outfitted. With a score of 0.33, the game against Saudi Arabia ended with 3:1, the largest win in Morocco’s history. In addition, they achieved their first win over a European team by beating East Germany 2:1 and 2:0.
In 1963, the Moroccan national team came here ahead of the African Cup of Nations qualifiers. In the playoff match against Tunisia, they lost 4-1 to Tunisia and were eliminated after losing 4-2 at home. At the 1963 Mediterranean Games in Naples, they finished fourth after losing 2-1 in their most recent match with 0.33 points against the Spanish reserve team.
Between success and defeat (1976-1986)
Morocco, coached by Ed with the help of Romanian Virgil Mardarescu, used Far as to claim the continental crown at the 1976 African Cup of Nations, his second participation as a member of the opposition. Ahmed Makrouh scored in the final to equalize 1-1, giving Morocco their first and still most productive cup in their history.
They failed to advance to the finals of the 1974 FIFA World Cup and failed to advance to the finals in 1978 and 1982. They were eliminated in the first round at the 1978 Africa Cup of Nations, and were eliminated at the 1980 Africa Cup of Nations. They beat Egypt 2-0 with 0.33 points. They then won the 1983 Mediterranean Games, playing at home, thanks to their opponents achieving three zeros in the final. Türkiye B.
Morocco did not participate in the 1982 and 1984 Africa Cup of Nations. At the 1986 Africa Cup of Nations, they lost 3-2 in the final against Ivory Coast and took fourth place.
Home Stadium
During the time of the Sheriff’s Empire, Philippe Stadium was the largest stadium in Morocco. The capacity was 25,000 seats. After the American declaration of independence, the latter changed its name to Casablanca Legion of Honor Stadium (nicknamed “Donor” in honor of the people of Casablanca). The stadium will be mainly used by the Moroccan team and Casablanca’s two most important clubs “Vaidad AS” and “Raja KA”. The stadium then underwent initial renovations. This was a good way for Casablanca to host the 1983 Mediterranean Games until the late 1970s. It had a seating capacity of 80,000 after reopening in 1983 under the modern name “Stadium of Mohammed V”, but was limited to 67,000 seats after being newly preserved in 2000 due to Morocco’s bid to host the FIFA World Cup. From 2016 to 2019, Mohammed V Stadium underwent extensive maintenance and modernization. Capacity was reduced again, with the stadium now seating 45,891.
The magnificent Rabat complex opened in 1983 under the name Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium. The national team also hosts several matches here. The Rabat Stadium has a capacity of 65,000 spectators, but was found to be used by two teams in particular: the nearby Far Rabat team and FUS Rabat. In 2000, the capacity was reduced to 53,000 seats, and in 2020 it was reduced to 45,800 seats. It is currently the stadium of the Morocco national soccer team.
Since 2011, the Atlas Lions have played the most shows at the 45,240-seat Stade de Marrakech. The latter is considered to bring good fortune to the Moroccan group, which suffered many fatal blows in front of a large target market and achieved a resounding 4:0 (64) victory over Algeria in the 2012 African Cup of Nations qualifiers. ) and Tanzania 3-1 to ensure Morocco qualified for the finals, before the all-important match against Mozambique ended in a resounding 4-0 victory, this time qualifying them for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations. .
During the period of Badou Ezaki’s leadership from 2014 to 2016, the national Moroccan band held most of its performances at Agadir’s Adrar Stadium, which has a capacity of 45,480 spectators, and at one point also hosted a delightful concert by Herve Renard. The 2017 match between Morocco and the Netherlands is by far the best Moroccan match ever played at this stadium.
