Brazil’s rival: see how Morocco cruised through the qualifiers | OneFootball

Brazil’s opponent in their World Cup group stage debut, Morocco, arrives at the tournament with a respectable track record. The team’s data from the Qualifiers shows that the African squad not only advanced comfortably in the competition, but also displayed a level of consistency—both offensively and defensively—capable of worrying any rival.

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Perfect campaign and overwhelming attack

In eight Qualifier matches, the Moroccans won every single one—that’s 8 victories, with no draws or losses, ensuring a 100% success rate. The offensive sector stood out: 22 goals scored, with 27 big chances created, 15 of which were converted, according to SofaScore data. Their efficiency is also impressive: the team needed, on average, just 5.7 shots to find the net, a number worthy of the world’s top national teams.

Solid defense

If the attack was authoritative, the defense was impactful. Morocco conceded only 2 goals in the Qualifiers and finished 6 matches without conceding. The African team showed above-average solidity: they needed to allow about 21 shots to concede a single goal, a statistic that highlights their organization, strong area protection, and reliable goalkeepers.

Territorial dominance as a trademark

Another point that reinforces Morocco’s strength is their control of the game. The team recorded an average of 63.5% ball possession, demonstrating their ability to dictate the pace, occupy the opponent’s half, and maintain intensity throughout the matches.

What this means for Brazil

The numbers show that the clash against the Atlas Lions will require Brazil to be focused and prepared to face a mature, physical, and extremely competitive team. Morocco arrives at the World Cup backed by their recent performances and motivated by their fourth-place finish in the last World Cup, in 2022.

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