Morocco vs Spain

Hello and welcome to The Athletic's live match blog of Morocco vs Spain in the round of 16 tie at the World Cup.Morocco have reached the knockout stages of ...

The Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates and highlights for Morocco vs Spain at the 2022 World Cup. Follow for complete results from the Round of ...

— Pedri — 11. Alba — 9. Simon (GK) — 6. Amallah — 7. Spain's shock loss to Japan has forced a rethink for Enrique, who has reverted to the side that drew with Germany on matchday two with one exception, Marcos Llorente replacing Dani Carvajal at rightback. Mazraoui — 8. They reached the Round of 16 in 1986, losing 1-0 to Germany. 30 mins from kickoff: This is the fourth time the teams have met, and the second in successive World Cups after they shared a 2-2 matchday 3 draw in Kaliningrad in the group stage four years ago. Bono (GK) — 2. Morocco have never reached the World Cup quarter-finals. Overall, La Rioja have appeared in six quarter-finals, but have managed only one win at that stage – a 1-0 defeat of Paraguay 12 years ago when they went on to win the tournament.

African teams have done better than ever at this World Cup. It is also the first time every African team has had an African coach.

The Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates and highlights for Morocco vs Spain at the 2022 World Cup. Follow for complete results from the Round of ...

— Pedri — 11. Alba — 9. Simon (GK) — 6. Amallah — 7. Mazraoui — 8. They reached the Round of 16 in 1986, losing 1-0 to Germany. 30 mins from kickoff: This is the fourth time the teams have met, and the second in successive World Cups after they shared a 2-2 matchday 3 draw in Kaliningrad in the group stage four years ago. Bono (GK) — 2. Overall, La Rioja have appeared in six quarter-finals, but have managed only one win at that stage – a 1-0 defeat of Paraguay 12 years ago when they went on to win the tournament. 5 mins for kickoff: The teams emerge from the tunnel. Follow for complete results from the Round of 16 match in Qatar.

World Cup fans are surprised and also pleased with Morocco. They have proved that on-ground performance on the day matter more than legacy or stardom.

Expecting tough resistance from Morocco, [Enrique](/topic/enrique)has made Spanish players practice penalties to ensure the team does not falter if the match reaches the shoot-out stage. [Luis Enrique](/topic/luis-enrique)is ticking all boxes in the team's practice sessions. The football world is all praise for Morocco for conceding just one goal in its three group matches in a group with big names.

The Moroccan national anthem is both played lustily by the band playing it (presumably on record) and the fans and players in the stadium.

It’s a moment of maximum tension, a time to show your nerve and that you can shoot the penalty in the way you have decided, if you have trained it a thousand times. It falls to Morocco, one of the best supported teams in Qatar, to add an element of the unfamiliar to the quarter-finals. It’s going to be a very difficult game against one of the best teams in the world, they’re among the top favourites. Azpilicueta has not recovered from a thigh injury suffered in Spain’s last game against Japan, and Luis Enrique opted for Llorente ahead of Dani Carvajal, who struggled a bit with the Japanese. Real Madrid and his family gave all the papers required showing he was born in a hospital in Madrid, that he studied here, that he spent all his life growing up here. The Moroccan national anthem is both played lustily by the band playing it (presumably on record) and the fans and players in the stadium. Torres gets the ball out wide, makes a dart into the box and then runs into traffic. In the good old days, of course, there would be the Band of the Coldstream Guards (or local equivalent) churning out a nearly unrecognisable version of some unfortunate visiting team’s anthem, to the amusement of the away fans. Rodri has to head the ball back out and it comes to Boufal, and that’s a free header…missed. Boufal speeds on and a cross from Mazraoui tests Simon in the air. To the consternation of the hosts, the team marched off when the Yugoslav national anthem was played. His reaction was great - stayed cool (if annoyed) and turned to the crowd and asked them reasonably to show a little respect.

Follow all the action as it happens as Morocco meet Spain at Education City Stadium in the World Cup 2022 on Tuesday 6 December. Kick-off at 10 a.m..

[Who is the referee for Morocco vs Spain round of 16 game in the World Cup 2022?](https://en.as.com/soccer/who-is-the-referee-for-morocco-vs-spain-round-of-16-game-in-the-world-cup-2022-n/) If either side make it they'll be facing one of [Netherlands - Argentina and Croatia - Brazil ](https://en.as.com/resultados/futbol/mundial/calendario/dias/)in the final. Exactly what happened against Costa Rica in the opening game, with Spain cruising to a 7-0 win. Against Japan, Spain started brightly and looked as if they were going to stroll into the last-16 as group winners, particularly after Morata's opening goal. Spain is one of the best teams in the world. The referee for today's match between Morocco and Spain is none other than Fernando Rapallini from Argentina. [today's action at the World Cup 2022](https://en.as.com/soccer/qatar-2022-world-cup-daily-schedule-who-plays-today-6-december-n/) in Qatar from Fidel Rubio, with two games on today, this one, Morocco vs Spain, and Portugal vs Switzerland in the 2 p.m. It’s a moment of maximum tension, a time to show your nerves and that you can shoot the penalty in the way you have decided, if you have trained it a thousand times. Spain coach Luis Enrique has been streaming live on Twitch during the World Cup, which many thought was a risky proposition, particularly given his outspoken disposition, but the reality is they've been a big hit and a new way of bringing the game closer to the fans. Morocco give the ball away in the midfield and Spain break fast, getting the ball to Asensio out left, he squares it and Dani Olmo dummies it... A long ball over the top from Laporte a perfect example of that, Alba was making a run through, but was never going to get to that. Olmo and Gavi conspire to knock over Amrabat out on the right.

FIFA World Cup match Morocco vs Spain 06.12.2022. Preview and stats followed by live commentary, video highlights and match report.

Spain coach Luis Enrique gave his team a unique assignment following a penalty shootout loss to Italy at last year's European Championship.

“They play a possession game, which is very difficult for the opponent but also for people watching,” Regragui said. “We need to have a strong head. - ⦿ “It’s a festival of football.” Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou and striker Youssef En-Nesyri both play in Spain for Sevilla. “The goalkeepers are ready, too. “We could fill two stadiums.” If you’ve trained for that often, then the way you take a penalty will improve,” Luis Enrique said. Spain has won twice and the only draw between them was in the 2018 FIFA World Cup, four years ago. “I told my players they have homework ahead of the World Cup. “Obviously you cannot train for the pressure and the tension. You need to take at least 1,000 penalties with your club,” Luis Enrique recounted Monday.

Morocco has conceded just one goal during the World Cup, while Spain's aura of invincibility disappeared in the group stage. Follow live.

Emerging top from a rugged group that contained the European powers Croatia and Belgium, the Atlas Lions have yielded just one goal in Qatar, stifling stars like Kevin de Bruyne, Alphonso Davies and Luka Modric. Second-half flops against Germany and Japan, despite dominating in possession, infuriated La Roja — and empowered Morocco, which has demonstrated it has the defense, counterattacking prowess and tenacity to impose another Spanish meltdown. Something similar has happened with the way players celebrate goals on the field at this World Cup. We’ve just heard the anthems here at Education City and the Moroccans inside the arena belted it out with gusto. Another feature of the pre-match buildup to this game was the heavy security presence. Morocco is showing every sign of playing a pure counter game today. But the offside flag goes up in the end anyway. Spain loses possession and it is a relief for everyone in the stadium. There may not have been any goals, and there haven’t really been many chances, but it’s being played at such intensity and with such a high technical level, that it’s been compelling. has cranked into action to mark the end of the first half. Spain’s aura of invincibility disappeared in the group stage. Morocco has conceded only one goal during the World Cup.

Morocco vs Spain Live Football Score Streaming Online Today Match: MOR vs ESP live stream on Jio Cinema.

Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou and striker Youssef En-Nesyri both play in Spain for Sevilla, right back Achraf Hakimi, a Paris Saint-Germain player, was born in Madrid, and coach Walid Regragui played in Spain with Racing Santander. Morocco vs Spain (MOR vs ESP) Live Football Score Streaming Online: Morocco will be looking to upstage their neighbours Spain on the final day of the round of 16 at the World Cup. The results will be decided on the field, but for Spain and Morocco, the game will be played against the backdrop of the long and complex relationship between two border nations separated by the Strait of Gibraltar.

The 2022 FIFA World Cup continues Tuesday on FOX with Morocco taking on Spain in the round of 16. Here are the top plays!

[ FIFA World Cup 2022](/stories/soccer/fifa-vp-qatar-2022-could-be-last-world-cup-hosted-by-single-country) Shortly after the turnover, [Gavi](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/gavi-player) had his shot deflected off the crossbar and then [Ferran Torres](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/ferran-torres-player)' shot was rejected out of play. ET, FOX](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/fifa-world-cup-men-portugal-vs-switzerland-dec-06-2022-game-boxscore-97093)). [Portugal](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/portugal-men-team) will face [Switzerland](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/switzerland-men-team) in Tuesday's second knockout-stage game ( [11 a.m. [ FIFA World Cup 2022](/stories/soccer/brazil-is-dominating-the-world-cup-and-making-it-look-fun) [ FIFA World Cup 2022](/stories/soccer/world-cup-daily-brazil-croatia-take-different-paths-to-quarters) [ FIFA World Cup 2022](/stories/soccer/world-cup-now-who-was-croatias-man-of-the-match-vs-japan) [ FIFA World Cup 2022](/stories/soccer/harry-kane-gets-support-from-david-beckham-ahead-of-england-france) [here](https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/how-to-watch-the-2022-world-cup-on-fox-times-channels-full-match-schedule). [Noussair Mazraoui](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/noussair-mazraoui-player) got off a thundering shot, but Spain goalkeeper [Unai Simon](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/unai-simon-player) stunted the attempt. [Yassine Bounou](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/bono-2-player) and defender [Nayef Aguerd](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/naif-aguerd-player) couldn't connect on a pass, and Spain nearly turned it into a goal. [2022 FIFA World Cup](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/2022-fifa-world-cup) continues Tuesday on FOX with [Morocco](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/morocco-men-team) (2-1-0) taking on [Spain](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/spain-men-team) (1-1-1) at Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar in the tournament's second-to-last match of the round of 16.

Follow for all live updates from the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash between Spain and Morocco.

“They play a possession game, which is very difficult for the opponent but also for people watching,” Regragui said. - ⦿ “We need to have a strong head. “It’s a festival of football.” Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou and striker Youssef En-Nesyri both play in Spain for Sevilla. “We could fill two stadiums.” “The goalkeepers are ready, too. If you’ve trained for that often, then the way you take a penalty will improve,” Luis Enrique said. “Obviously you cannot train for the pressure and the tension. “I told my players they have homework ahead of the World Cup. You need to take at least 1,000 penalties with your club,” Luis Enrique recounted Monday. It’s a moment of the highest pressure.

Pablo Sarabia, Carlos Soler and Sergio Busquets missed their penalties for Spain, with Sarabia hitting the post and Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou stopping ...

Cameroon, Senegal and Ghana are the only other African nations to reach the World Cup quarterfinals. The team played 120 minutes against Russia and in all three of its knockout games at Euro 2020. so no matter how much we say that we deserved to win for the chances we created and for playing more in their area, it is not going to change anything,” Simón said. Morocco is also the only team from outside Europe or South America to make it to the last eight. Abdelhamid Sabiri and Hakim Ziyech, who returned to the national team after a dispute with the previous coach, also scored for Morocco. He replaced Nico Williams, who had also come in as a substitute earlier in the match.

Get a report of the Morocco vs. Spain 2022 FIFA World Cup, Round of 16 football match.

[Dani Olmo](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/227765/Dani-Olmo) had Spain's first shot on-target in the 54th minute with a angled shot which Bounou palmed away. [Yassine Bounou](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/175149/Yassine-Bounou) turned hero, watching Spain first spot kick hit the post before saving their next two efforts. [Hakim Ziyech](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/176733/Hakim-Ziyech) and Soufiane Boufal. They didn't impose any danger." The 2010 World Cup champions enjoyed more than 75% of possession and completed almost 800 passes but could not find a breakthrough inside 90 minutes, sending the game to extra time. Spain dominated possession in the first half but could not find a way past a resolute Morocco defence.