Why Morocco really could win the World Cup

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Morocco have been the surprise package of the 2022 World Cup, becoming the first African country to ever reach the semi-finals of the world's biggest, greatest sporting tournament. Could they actually win the whole thing?
In this video JJ Bull analyses what makes Morocco so good and how manager Walid Regragui has created a tactical setup that has helped his players defy the odds. How do they score? How do they defend? It's all here.
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[@Iron-Bridge]

If Morocco somehow turns over both France and one of Croatia/ Argentina to win the Cup they would be very deserving winners indeed. They would have won through the toughest route possible.

[@rhonita]

I completely agree!

[@temitopeemmanuel2735]

Exactly

[@zelix1361]

belgium spain portugal france than argentina would be crazy if they do it

[@SomaliPeninsula]

Not "could've won". They did win through the toughest route at this semi final stage

[@hamadico]

@@zelix1361 well, this cup has been crazy, so never say never

[@BassNotes_B-Rad]

American currently in Morocco, and the energy here is ecstatic! I am rooting for the Atlas Lions 🇲🇦🇲🇦

[@alic4241]

People will lose their damn minds if we win. I am actually worried. lol

[@anareuzvlogs4152]

LOOOOVE MA BROTHA HAHA

[@dandy6191]

@@alic4241 Don't worry, you will not 🚫

[@alic4241]

@@dandy6191 Funny, I got replies like yours from Portuguese and Spanish fans before.

[@badreddinechouki271]

I'm Moroccan and didn't even know how to celebrate the quarter final, let alone the final haha 😂 🇲🇦

[@morsebes6136]

if they win the world cup it will be the biggest success story in sport history

[@lukemclellan2141]

Leicester winning the prem after just avoiding relegation beats it.

[@MannanGoel]

@@lukemclellan2141 But the shock factor decreased in that success story because we sniffed quite early on that Leicester can do some magic because obviously the season is long enough to get an idea. But Morocco, on the other hand, has been an underdog in literally every match they played in this world cup. I mean most of the people predicted them to be the bottom ranked team of their group. Even if they win their Semi Final beating France, we would still consider Argentina or Croatia the favourites to win the World Cup. So Morocco winning would be just too big

[@lukemclellan2141]

@@MannanGoel maybe favourites but the odds would be much smaller. Morocco already avoided defeat by Croatia in their first game, beaten Belgium Spain and Portugal. Morocco have been the team of the tournament so far. There was doubt that Leicester would stay top of the league even after 30 game had been played. A different level in my opinion and in not trying to say that Morocco winning wouldn't be a massive upset.

[@Patrick61804]

@@lukemclellan2141thing is Leicester had a crazy win streak the year before they won the league.

[@MannanGoel]

@@lukemclellan2141 After further contemplation, I believe that the biggest success story title might go to Leicester but the biggest football upset story might go to Morocco. Also, I bet you that if Morocco goes into the finals, the betting odds everywhere would show a hefty difference. 65-35 sorta

[@missuntouchable24]

"The goal keeper is also good" - What an understatement. Bounou is phenomenal!

[@Fat89]

Absolute!!!!

[@kennymichaelalanya7134]

The Golden Glove is between Bounou and Livakovic

[@illogical1421]

Best keeper this WC.

[@momaster6394]

Astonishing keeper. Probably the best in the tournament

[@simounobrien9096]

The Goal Keeper basically is a indestructible Wall. You pretty much have to know the future to pass him

[@aliens7719]

Croatia is the only team that really respected Morocco in this World Cup. The other teams made a very big mistake by thinking that they’re just lucky. Your analysis are spot on mate. A new sub.

[@abuzaine3956]

From a Moroccan that watches every match closely, you are so right. They did not take us for granted and actually made an effort to organize and know our players before the game.

[@randomnerd2332]

I wonder how France is gonna react to Morocco. Considering that they just beat England & they are probably thinking they are just 1 game away from the final this seems like the perfect trap game.

[@Moccalocca100]

@@randomnerd2332 exactly! I think France will underestimate the match and lose by arrogancy and losing control of the game

[@illogical1421]

Croatia was also underestimated too, now, look where both teams are at.

[@kveille6004]

Unfortunately, I do not think that anyone would (or should) underestimate them by now. Even less, the French team, who knows the value of the Moroccan players - and as Deschamps is a very technical coach, he might adjust the team. That being said, Morocco does not need to be underestimated to win the game 😊

[@Iron-Bridge]

I like Ounahi and Amrabat in the middle. Very underrated, incredibly hard working and athletic midfield.

[@nakmuay2727]

our middle is clearly superior to 🇫🇷

[@khalidfathi9781]

Sofiane Boufal is also a wonderful underrated dribbler

[@khalidfathi9781]

@@nakmuay2727 not a chance)

[@iddyyo8074]

Amarabat the Moroccan Makelele + Essien in 1

[@nakmuay2727]

@@khalidfathi9781 You’re telling me that amrabat and ounahi suck compared to the french middle🤣?

[@PriZn0r]

I hope Morocco can give us another underdog success story like my country did back in the Euros of 2004, i will be rooting for them, all the best to Morocco from Greece ❤

[@kamalfromcontentjet6463]

Thank you my greek friend! Greece Story during the 2004 euro is inspiring us moroccans a lot!

[@nc354]

ευχαριστώ

[@Mohamed_Azzouz789]

Haha I was rooting for you guys back then!!!!

[@Moroccan_Dude]

ان شاء الله

[@llamchiplayz5580]

Sad

[@jackhawkins7285]

I believe Morocco has the ability to be carried by the belief and excitement of the fans, no team in the World Cup deserves it more than them. Congratulations & good luck to all Moroccans, we’re rooting for you

[@nadia.v]

Thank you!

[@abdelazizabdelaziz3667]

thank you

[@johnlau6749]

Actually, the biggest factor is Morocco's tactics (low block and counter attacking). Spain actually beaten not on penalties but right from the start of last match. That low block pretty much force Luis Enrique throw his gameplan into the trash.

[@nuk3s3an40]

Messi desrves it more

[@Moroccan_Dude]

ان شاء الله

[@crediblesalamander8056]

The most surprising thing about this team is how good they are on the ball (considering how defensively they're set up). When they get possession, they don't just clear the ball away mindlessly, instead they're able to quickly and efficiently pass under pressure. Look at some of the buildup and the triangles and one/two touch passes they did to get out of Portugal's press. They can genuinely build out of the back, they're just very quick at it so they don't get much time on the ball.

[@otakusou8378]

Morocco's team is known as a show off team in Africa but due to the lack of a good stricker, we couldn't achieve anything... SURPRISINGLY the new coach suggested a defensive play, instead of the show off and the long period of ball possession.. he was heavily criticized by it here in Morocco and was doubted in his ability to lead the team. The Coach used to say that in order to win trophies, defense is the key! Ball possession won't lead you anywher, and we are not the barça to entertain anyone, we are here to win the cup. Now here we are in the semi finals, people here are still choked and surprised by how far this tactic got us

[@Vassios]

@@otakusou8378 well said !

[@jayr3938]

I have said this since their first game, very skillful players who don't just boot the ball out of defence but rather pass, turn and make it our of their own half. Impressed is an understatement.

[@alexschofield2134]

Go watch world cup 2018 we played better than Portugal we still lost the game 1-0 .. So no need for the ball possession anymore .. History remember the winner not the one having possession .. and also the coach said the new football its about efficienty

[@jpmorganrunsthegame1064]

@@otakusou8378 defence won the Toronto Raptors the championship. Defence wins trophies. Insha'Allah Morocco will do the same.

[@thewildformosanformosan]

Always felt that Ziyech is a very very good player that has been underused or misused immensely at Chelsea

[@jasonmillsom2981]

Agreed him, Pulisic and Havertz should leave Chelsea, bc they are either not being used correctly or are misused as you said

[@edubrooke2753]

As an Ajax fan i can vow for that! He'll be a great "Streets won't forget" player if he can play a creative role for a team just under the absolute top.

[@hikernob1213]

@@jasonmillsom2981 they are rarely any good at Chelsea on a consistent level. Your comment is nonsense

[@mohda.9420]

Should have come to Arsenal in hindsight.

[@justthebest2531]

@@hikernob1213 ziyach is great in morocco constantly and was constant with Ajax

[@ankitcho]

Morocco, Croatia and Japan have been simply brilliant this wc.....new fav teams to watch knock giants off

[@Guy_on_Youtube]

Japan has always been an interesting team, every world cup and Asian tournament. They're getting better each time! Really exciting

[@papatango5085]

Japan is not tiny

[@gockartzz8272]

croatia did exelent last wc also

[@azumishimizu1880]

@@papatango5085 But doesnt have a football tradition. Morocco and Croatia have.

[@sarkismajaryan]

japan was exceptional but moroco is park the bus 247 😴

[@AdamBennari]

"They're not lucky, it's all by design!" After the thing happening time and time again, regardless of who's filling a position (we are injury-plagued because of the intensity), that assertion couldn't be nearer to the truth! Dima Maghrib! ⚽🦁

[@MIDO44444]

Calling this run just a lucky one is so silly , you can't just win against Belgium and Spain and Portugal just by luck

[@imdrowning463]

Luck

[@bigsmall2842]

It’s so funny how Croatia and Morocco are getting criticized. If Spain does what Croatia does it’s “wow look at how well they move the ball out”. If Italy does what Morocco does it’s “wow, look at this defensive masterclass”.

[@myst2212]

@@bigsmall2842 Goes to show how football is prejudiced and full of "racism", racism is a very extreme way to describe it but I believe it's sadly true, we're Africans + Arab + Mazigh + partly Middle Eastern so its only normal people are hostile towards us, but this coach is a genius, a young coach, moroccan, understands the players, has good bonds with them, even participates in training with them, he's just magnificent, and like you said Italy does a defence strategy in Euros too, but everyone commends them instead of roasting them like they do towards us, but eh it's working for us, now our players are playing for fun and playing good football, Inshallah we win this whole thing, ya rabi.

[@Tony_zr]

@@MIDO44444 exactly people who say “luck” don’t actually watch football.

[@sudiptab57]

Although I want my fav Argentina to win But I can't stop being fascinated by the thought of Morocco lifting the trophy What a finish that would be 😲😲😲

[@yeonlee5]

Watched most world cup games, but I've never seen a team work harder and more as a unit than Morocco. Their ability to get out of high pressing situation and counter is actually insane.

[@officerahmo]

If you think about it, every team has a name, except for Morocco. In the Moroccan team, you can name anyone on the team and they'll do just as good. A bit like the 2014 Germany and 2018 France. Not just a single name like Messi, Ronaldo, Neymar, Richarlison, Lukaku, Davies, Kane, the list goes on. Maybe France 2022 is similar, but still, you only hear Giroud, Mbappe, Griezmann, all the forwards.

[@yeonlee5]

@@officerahmo nah france is probably the complete team still (would argue that the 2022 squad is just as good as 2018 because of the younger players and squad depth). They're good offensively, in midfield, and defensively good. Morocco is clinical and I think is defensively better than France because the team defends as a unit. Will be an interesting game for sure

[@AssarksMovies]

I still can' t believe we are in the semi finals. It's very odd seeing all these show talking about our national team.

[@hdjoker1486]

It's not odd, we deserved it, we are the strongest defense of the WC!

[@AssarksMovies]

@@hdjoker1486 i never said we don't it feels surreal, ive been watching our national team disappoint us time after time since 2012

[@zerdaloo]

Win it all, brother. The Global South is with you.

[@reodo9838]

You should have listened to walid regragui before the world cup. He said we need to change our mentality to get far this world cup and have niya ( to believe in yourself but the meaning is more complex than that). So yeah you should have niya and believe that we can we are moroccans 💪💪🇲🇦

[@liukiang8329]

@@hdjoker1486 Bro even if you deserve it, it can feel odd. If you're used to seeing your team at this level all the time, then maybe it may not seem odd, but this is a unique situation. It's the first time to ever happen, things like this are considered odd. Nothing wrong with that brother.

[@hyperthefake]

As a spaniard ofc i was dissapointed when they won against us but after the final pen (after sadness ofc lol) I was already rooting for this marocan side :)

[@FirstnameLastname-kn5sw]

If it makes you feel any better we always secretly root for our neighbours to the north. I wish Iniesta could have played forever.

[@bastaartp7855]

Ziyech and Mazroui played together for years at a very competent Ajax (compared to the budget), and Hakimi at 22 already played for Real, Inter, Borussia and PSG. Combine that with possibly the most impressive goalie of the championship and there is some real talent in the underdog team. I didn't realize before your video, but Morocco and the Netherlands were using very similar tactics, where NL only really played counter from the defense until suddenly they were up against the first true football nation of their world cup journey in Argentina, and had to pursue goals. Meanwhile, Morocco drew against Croatia and then got through Belgium, Canada, Portugal and Spain with their only goal being received from Canada - their only opponent so far that is not considered a football powerhouse AND IT WAS AN OWN GOAL. I cannot think of another country with a tougher journey or cleaner defense this world cup, I absolutely love it. As a disappointed Dutch fan I am crossing my fingers for a Croatia Morocco final, I dont care about all the Morocco riots here in NL after each win anymore. Keep giving

[@mahmoudfathy2074]

Sorry about these riots , it shouldn't happen and I support any crack down that is done against these rioters, this is totally uncool. Putting that aside as an African i support Morocco to take the world cup if that's possible 👏.

[@bastaartp7855]

Did I forget to add, their only draw (as losing is clearly missing from their vocabulary) was against the only other underdog still in it, namely Croatia. They managed to beat the betting sites' favorite: Brazil. Definitely not a bad draw to gear up to a winning streak getting through the European football powerhouses, where a win against France does not even seem unrealistic anymore.

[@sam_sa09]

So sorry about the riots, I promise those lot don't represent us. It may be a bit rude of me to ask this but is society fair to them as 'immigrants'? I've seen so much hate on social media alone, so I have to wonder. But again, that doesn't excuse their actions. I hope they call down or get punished if they do it again.

[@bastaartp7855]

@@sam_sa09 Most of society is fair to them, but there is friction I guess, and definitely racism from rotten apples pulling the spotlights. I have lived in a predominantly Moroccan neighborhood for years and met mostly really nice people. The riots are a shame but most people here are just trying to ignore it by now, it'd be a shame to let it sour a beautiful football story being written right in front of us. Definitely no hard feelings from me

[@bastaartp7855]

@@mahmoudfathy2074 No hard feelings, I together with many others here am absolutely supporting Morocco, much love from NL!

[@F-16Viper72]

What we learned in the Portugal game: •Morocco can attack and play ball when they want to (first half) •Morocco can run their second squad and still win the game. They started without Aguerd (best defender) and Mazroui. Then Saiss was out so the back 4 only hakimi stayed. The mid field was switched out we had only 3 starters in the field in the second half.

[@jeremyk4276]

Already took out a few heavyweights along the way, surely they can. Only 2 games to go, nothing to lose, just play your hearts out .Neutrals around the world are all with you. Yes Morocco can!

[@sam_sa09]

Thank you ❤️😭 in Morocco we have this saying : المستحيل ليس مغربي which translates to: the impossible isn't moroccan. We have the outmost trust in our team, hopefully they can continue their journey fearlessly

[@RavageFR]

​@@sam_sa09 In France we got also the same sentence : "Impossible n'est pas français" aha What another interesting battle coming over, can't wait to see that !! Good luck my morrocan friends ❤

[@sam_sa09]

@@RavageFR thank you ❤️❤️ good luck to both teams and let's enjoy the game 🥰

[@Tubes78]

The World Cup needs a different winner than the same 4-5 nations every single time. I will be cheering for Morocco 🇲🇦 first and Croatia 🇭🇷 second if Morocco don’t make it.😊

[@fp-ko7vg]

As an argentinian i want us to win, its been like 40 years since we won the WC, and with so many lost finals in the middle, with all the pressure and hate our players recieve inside our country, i want this group of players to win it and ofc also messi deserves it, and also to give happiness to our people now that we are enduring crisis after crisis since 2001. But if morocco or croatia win i'll be happy too :)

[@noahcasa7917]

@@fp-ko7vggood luck bro

[@anthonymc8361]

@@fp-ko7vg this is how football fans should be. Nice with words and know how to respect either defeats or wins. Good luck with Argentina's quest for trophy!

[@LiamBauckham]

Same, bored of seeing the usual suspects win

[@ilhamemoon364]

@@fp-ko7vg oh man, anyone but French. they took it in 2018. the other 3 countries need it more.

[@scythermantis]

"The goalkeeper is also good" Understatement of the century

[@kasperkirknielsen350]

As a Fiorentina fan, I must say that Amrabat is so much more than just a ballwinning defensive player. Sure he can be the pivot, but he has immense abilty to carry the ball, which he also showed against Portugal when under pressure

[@aliahmad-bd8dm]

Hes one of the best all round midfielders. He only lacks the shooting ability but he doesnt really need it for his role. And now that he is playing with the national team although hes injured hes playing with 10 times more inurjy

[@theflashgordon193]

I was wondering how morocco could do so well but couldn't watch their match. so thank you for this. as a french now I can't wait to see what will happened. if we loose I will support morocco for the final

[@Aeroctyx]

Amrabat is really has dawg in him 🔥🔥

[@ImYounes]

he's a windshield wiper, runs with three lungs.

[@danchou556]

@@ImYounes Love that Abdelhak Cherrat reference 😂

[@quiggs111]

Liverpool need him yesterday.

[@dorkasaurus_rex]

@@quiggs111 lol seems they'll be really happy to have him, I hope it will work well

[@othmanearidel1fmain720]

I'm Moroccan. This is music to my ears. You just won a subscriber for life hahaha 😄

[@DoorsneeHollander]

Me2, DIMA MAGHREB🇲🇦, SIR SIR SIR

[@Mohamed_Azzouz789]

Haha, just did the same 😂

[@Amylumy]

Same

[@lalos9782]

Best of luck my friend. Go win the World Cup!

[@imadmtel8615]

Man !! You just brightly found the right words for the feeling 🤣 thanks 🇲🇦

[@samuraibirds917]

As a former defender its absolutely stunning to watch them play. I think their stamina in underrated.

[@silverlightsonSLS]

I agree, they have a phenomenal physical and mental strength.

[@apoorvjain6654]

The Moroccan team isn't just athletic or hard working, those are always labels used against less famous players but they are also incredibly talented and have excellent quality on the ball. Amrabat in midfield is so good at keeping the ball and moving it under pressure, Ounahi is brilliant running with the ball at his feet, and he always seems to choose the right pass which for a 19-yr old is a rare rare quality. Ziyech and Mazraoui are properly good technical players, they're brought up in Ajax. Hakimi's understanding of space and when to make an underlapping run and when to make an overlapping run is excellent. I could go on. They're just a properly good team, back to front. Good for them, I really hope they can go all the way. I'm not against any of the remaining teams, but Morocco winning the world cup would be absolutely phenomenal. If they don't do it, I hope Croatia do, just so we get a new name on the trophy lol.

[@dorkasaurus_rex]

I thought Ounahi was 22?

[@susygavarrete9777]

@@dorkasaurus_rex yes 22

[@zorusiusprinsus6260]

In football the pleasure of seeing underdog teams beating giants is what it makes the whole game formidable... if there were only brazil, spain, Belgium, french in the semi-final, the excitement would have been less.... now with Croatia again and morocco... the suspense is just immense...and the beauty of seeing someone who has never done it to achieve it is still possible there ... this wc is the best!

[@silverbullet6543]

We played good football in the 2018 world cup, we dominated all the games against iran, portugal and spain. But we lost two games back then and we didnt make it out of the groups. No one ever mentioned how well we played cuz people don't remember whether you played good or not, people remember results and trophies.

[@scythermantis]

Yes I remembered liking you then as well but I have always liked a lot of your players. Also Herve Renard!

[@sr2340]

Cheated out of a win against Portugal in 2018

[@disuser-lp3qv1tm8f]

We were deliberately thrown out of that tournament by the refereeing and VAR.

[@pedroedsos]

Dominated? What is your concept of that? Maybe one can say Spain and Portugal dominated in this WC, but it really does not matter to the result, does it? Portugal's coach even mentioned before the match that in 2018 it was the most difficult opponent, so you can stop the nonsense about being underapreciated.

[@yane499]

@@pedroedsos We're talking about the whole world here, the coach said that because he's saying that about HIS opponent, but the world doesn't even know how good that team was simply because regardless of how good you actually were the result was still 0-1. The lesson we've learnt from it is adapt to get the result even if you'd need to go defensive and give the possession to the other team, the result will put your name with the big dogs

[@michaeldowd5545]

Morocco, the masters of defending. They love it. It is quality defending, and fascinating to watch. They are so calm without the ball.There is no panic ever.

[@rachitdang7453]

When same stuff is done by coaches like Mourinho and Conte, you guys call anti-football.🙄

[@hanzkyy990]

The craziest thing about morocco is they always win in 1v1 with the ball. Crazy individual skill, the real ballers

[@douglashirschman462]

I knew there was a good reason why I’ve been enjoying their play so much. Bounou and Boufal have been the standouts for me, but everyone is doing their part. Thanks for another great breakdown! And greetings from the US.

[@naraendrareddy273]

As an Indian, Ill be backing my Moroccan brothers. Dima Maghreb!!

[@yazidchelkhaoui2181]

Ma man 🎉

[@zethiaz1651]

As an American I can’t say we have a ton in common with Morocco, but in soccer/football we are both quite the underdogs which is enough for me to want to see them win.

[@karminabil384]

​@Jewsrule they will win and raise palistinian flag

[@Mohamed_Azzouz789]

🇲🇦🤝🏻🇮🇳

[@puppyhacker990]

Legend

[@hafidregragui5055]

thiis is the most honest WC ever, Morocco alwyse make good performances in previous WCs but the the injustice and conspiracy in WC of 98 and recently in 2018 the VAR was responsible for the elemination of Morocco agaisnt spain and portugal

[@JW-mg1sk]

I’ve been on the fringe for years about football and not truly understanding or getting into it….until this year’s World Cup. I have gratefully made beautiful friends around the world in past months and grown to understand and love their cultures. Morocco is one such example and by which my interest in visiting this beautiful country one day can come true for me, inshallah! 🙏🏽 I keep hearing so many good things about it and have been practicing (at a snails pace lol) learning Arabic, although I know I could get by on Spanish in Northern Morocco. This video just made me more of a fan of football and understand more of how well this team is playing, and now I am even more STOKED to watch Wednesdays game against France. Im sure it will be intense and well played from both sides. Wishing the best for both teams although my heart is for Morocco 🇲🇦 All the way from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 🎉❤

[@JW-mg1sk]

Also: I’ve been saying “soccer” for years but know that the world aside from USA says football or fútbol. 😅 A habit that I’m trying to switch lmao

[@zoubirabderrhmane8338]

we welcome you to our country

[@FirstnameLastname-kn5sw]

Gracias and thanks

[@zoom3100]

Welcome to Morocco buddy.. U'll love it

[@dorkasaurus_rex]

Welcome from a Moroccan Jew 💖🇲🇦

[@m.f8655]

To go through croatia, Belgium, canada, spain, Portugal, france, then crotaia/Argentina without losing is very very impressive and they'd have to be coined the best football team in the world.

[@samlasley798]

Morocco have played like an incredibly well drilled team with no big egos/weight of expectation. They do the basics excellently and look like the perfect team to support if you’re a neutral fan

[@northyorksimonkim]

I am not a huge soccer fan, just watch the world cup (sometimes), but I have watched nearly every Moroccan game and even I can tell that their defence is abnormally effective, opponents are swarmed and are never given good looks at the goal, and they seem to always been in some form of formation, I saw Portugal controlling the play most of the last game and Morocco was ready at every attack that was attempted, I think Morocco will win it all.

[@yani674]

Ounahi is an absolute great and underrated midfielder

[@dadybad08]

So proud of my country, my fathers lineage, my native ancestors, my continent. Go Morocco 🇲🇦 ❤ MashAllah they’ve made it so far

[@squallleonhartffx]

e1b1b1b Haplogroup E-M81 your lineage is amazing !

[@dadybad08]

@@squallleonhartffx you’re a special human I hope you know. You just made me smile

[@afatsum666]

​@@squallleonhartffx the Berber marker!

[@squallleonhartffx]

@@afatsum666 Exactly the lion marker, the history behind this lineage is one of the most emotional ever. They survived to all kind of exterminations and they still here and now represanting one of the best events in the world. Well done guys !

[@squallleonhartffx]

@@dadybad08 Love you my brother, we all belong to africa, Neanderthals dissapeared when we conquered europe.

[@pimppeter5742]

if morocco win the semi final, they will 100% win the cup. The major problem they're facing is injuries and fatigue.

[@sam_sa09]

Indeed, I'm worried about our players because they obviously want to keep going. I hope they don't overwork themselves

[@robrucki6695]

I agree, the only team I would be worried about is Croatia. It will go into penalties and Croatia seems to be the kind of penalties

[@gaoaibai6243]

Dont overhype your team mate. Argentina is no slouch and Croatia is just as good on pens as Morocco is.

[@captainvanisher988]

not necessarily. Croatia follows a similar tactic to Morocco, only that they do it better. And I doubt if it comes down to penalties that Morocco would win against Croatia.

[@SaschaHusenbeth]

@@gaoaibai6243 Exactly. And if any player can break the defensive tactics of Morocco, it's Messi.

[@denimdan555]

When this channel took off after the euros, I gained a whole new level of appreciation for observing tactics in real time. And now I can 100% see why JJ is so excited about this team. Loved this analysis. 👏🏼👏🏼

[@f4wnz132]

As an Iraqi, I am EXTREMELY proud of Morocco. This World Cup has made me feel Palestinian, Moroccan, and Iraqi at the same time! Morocco has been winning for the same reason Khabib, Mohammed Ali, Islam Machakhev, Mike Tyson and other champions. Their belief in God, discipline, training and strategy! May Allah bless Moroccans, free Palestinians, and give Iraqis a good government.

[@AwkwardAuction]

Morocco is the breakthrough team of the tournament. Would love to see them in the final and, dare I say, win it all. If France is to prevail, they’ll need to beat Morocco during the first 90 mins. The deeper the game goes, the higher the chances for Morocco to advance.

[@sajjad1334]

Rooting for Morocco ❤️

[@geordiejones5618]

Morocco's defense has been stellar. One goal conceded in 5 matches and it was an own goal! Every country who wants to win the next WC should look at what Morocco has been able to achieve on defense in this tournament. They defend smart and they counterattack. Who needs to control the ball when you feel like the other team can't score on you?

[@alexsrouji1116]

They deserve to win the world cup. They played brilliantly and their system is very effective. These guys leave their heart and soul on the pitch. I really hope they win ! GO MAROC !!!

[@JuanSinMiedo441]

kinda coward, anti-football and not very creative actually. I don't think they deserve that much.

[@badrbenali7279]

@@JuanSinMiedo441 The more important for a Team is to win, we are not in a circus.

[@Agadendro]

@@JuanSinMiedo441 yeah the last thing the overall spectator wants is this kind of team winning. Nobody wants another Euro 2004 Greece.

[@zerdaloo]

@@Agadendro speak for yourself

[@NextPiece_]

There's a saying : when a cat desires some meat to eat but can't get it, the cat says the meat is rotten.

[@ridethelightning9]

I like this way of explaining. We're not going to get cocky. We'll take it game by game and in our eyes, we already eon something big.. Africa by now would have had everyone out and no one to really cheer for their home and now they do and I'm so honored my country was able to do that. We already have a big win. Everything else is a bonus

[@nailfelagund7508]

Amrabat is my favourite player of the tournament. He gives me Xabi Alonso/Veratti vibes.

[@omairsh8]

I wish Barca buy him 🥲

[@agxec2932]

It could be far fetched to predict now. All 4 semifinalists are deserving to win the World Cup. They are all equally deserving. Croatia: the masters of the long game and they've never lost in penalty shootouts with one of the best goalies Argentina: Of course the Messi magic and their verve and passion and again they have one of the best goalies in this world cup France: the best attack in this World Cup with Olivier Giroud spearheading it. Morocco: they have the best defense in the World Cup. They haven't conceded even a single goal in this World Cup, except an own goal against Canada. They have a great goalie like Croatia and Argentina. Basically all 4 semi finalists are deserving to win the World Cup. This has been the most entertaining and deserving World Cup ever. May the best team among them win.

[@oldskoolmusicnostalgia]

1 goal conceded in 5 matches which was an own goal. Shades of Italy 2006 in this team

[@youssef7253]

Im a morrocan I believe in our manager He is genius We will take the world cup

[@falconeshield]

I'm with you! Someone new for a change!

[@youssefgmail7]

We believe in Allah's help and grace. It is amazing that our team is grateful and does sujood after each win. In sha' Allah they will keep winning ameen.

[@imdrowning463]

Keep praying to God that doesn't exist dunce

[@felixii4931]

@@youssefgmail7 Hate to break it to you, but allah has nothing to do with football, otherwise muslim teams would've won that cup 70 yrs ago

[@returniniman1997]

@@felixii4931 Allah knows better why we win or lose. He decides who shall be granted victory.

[@kunalsamanta4353]

"The goalkeeper is also good". He's probably the biggest reason they've come so far.

[@BreezyBulldog]

It’s sarcasm 😐

[@msaocer]

He’s the only reason they got so far, he’s a beast

[@hichamdopi8141]

Totally disagree... Portugal only had 3 shots on target - the same as morocco. Of course there is some luck involved, but this teams strategy is just superb. You don't fend of the likes of Portugal, Spain, Belgium with only 28% bal position with a good keeper dude...

[@sfiaidrissi2242]

@@msaocer the you don't watch them at all.... cause even the second gk played and he didn't let any goals... BOUNOU IS A GOOD GK BUT FOR SURE THEY ARE NOT HERE THANKS TO HIM ONLY... THAY PLAY 11 AND THEY ARE ALL GOOD!!! AND ONE OF THE BEST IS AMRABAT... HE DID EVERYTHING

[@gustavoguida781]

The goalkeeper has been amazing! In the penalties against Spain he was superb! If you play defensive football you need a goalkeeper that doesn't makes any mistakes and he hasn't!!!

[@believer0001]

Insha'Allah Morroco would go all the way !!!

[@layart1163]

@@juliad368 Allah sees everything and will never get tired, but the right moments you need to earn themself. Do something first, then Allah will give.

[@maromorostar6621]

all the moroccan players already getting linked to big clubs, AC Milan wants Ziyech, Barcelona wants Ounahi, Real Madrid wants Bono, Liverpool wants Amrabat, Dortmund wants Boufal, En-Nesiry also is linked to several clubs some in premier league and la liga. And more to come. The big clubs really have opened their eyes for moroccan squad.

[@VintageBabyOx]

I hope they win! It would be very much deserved :)

[@abuluqmanabubakar6998]

Morocco will win world cup InsyaaAllaah

[@Maj1794]

Well done to our morroco, they've been a breath of fresh air in this tournament Alhamdulillah 🇲🇦👏🏽

[@yasin4591]

It's so satisfying seeing tactics work..

[@_deeno_]

Dima Maghreb ! I hope they go on and win everything.

[@ton_of_rocks]

Remember when FM said Morocco would win in 1 of 100 simulations by TiFo? We are living in that world

[@welowee7610]

Literally give me a goosebumps

[@youssefelbermaki1845]

I would add that as moroccans we had never expected this ... even the most optimistic fan would've never dreamt of it simply because we had long conflicts and much deeper problems inside the team right before changing the coach so people should understand that the coach came only 3 months before the wc and had only 3 friendly matches as preparation to the wc and did all this . But now that we deep this it's all making sense when you have good tactics and you have VERY GOOD analysts ( two main people : Liverpool's analyst and Belgium 2018 wc compain analyst ) and you are able to get the peak potential of each one of your star players ...that's how u do it ... that's the secret formula

[@GameBenchTV]

Morocco reminds me to Italy in 2006, also Italy has conceded only 1 goal and its own goal (until semi final)

[@jamesmccarthy3724]

Morocco remind me of the Greece team which won Euro 2004. They also won via the toughest route possible.

[@mohamedbelbehri3686]

Fantastic analysis sir - I knew that Walid used really good tactics but not actually exactly how - I do now and many thanks 👍. Also many thanks for your kind words bro ,much love and respect from 🇲🇦

[@RS-do2yd]

Inshallah we can win it all! I’m Iranian-American but I support Morocco 🇲🇦 Dima Maghrib!

[@mohamedbelbehri3686]

@@RS-do2yd inchAllah brother ameen 🙏 🙌 ❤ thank you!

[@hakr4751]

Dreaming is free, all i want to do now is dream, i absolutely do believe we can win the world cup, nobody believed in us even passing the group stage, we weren't supposed to beat spain, we weren't supposed to beat portugal, but we still did it, and now we aren't supposed to beat france, but i do believe we can, we have brilliant players, a brilliant coach, and brilliant fans not just in morocco, but in many many places outside of morocco as well We want to do it and shock the world, and i believe we can 🇲🇦🇲🇦🏆

[@kimfalleiro]

their wc run is already historic , if they somehow win it all it would be legendary stuff i am rooting for a Morocco X Croatia final so we can have a new champion that would be fun

[@omairsh8]

It would be the most incredible WC win ever

[@y.a.46]

On paper France is the biggest counter to the way they play, because they have fast players that can run behind their defensive line and a classical no.9 that is physical in the box and is also very good header. I honestly believe they could have made it to the finals if they were on the other side of the bracket.

[@lukemiller_6]

I predicted this😭 come on Morocco!! 🇲🇦

[@killagorilla8635]

We all need a Moroccan jersey🦁🏆

[@tonyz759]

As an ex Moroccan football player. I Salut this team .GOD bless them .and I hope they'll succeed to win it all

[@Dazzlenews847]

I never knew we have got a CHAIR sitting on our bench. Great analysis BTW

[@kluge1245]

France are the strongest team left in the semis. If and this is a huge if, Morocco can figure a way past France they have a good chance in the final. Argentina haven't been very impressive at all. Their defense has been shaky. Croatia vs Morocco would be interesting. Croatia's strategy has been similar to Morocco. So I think that would be an even matchup.p

[@samatlantagsm9292]

Morocco is not here by chance. They keep doing it and doing it till you realise that is a well executed plan. The defense is crazy good. Its like watching fifa 23 game.

[@Maelodas]

The best thing you forgot to mention about Morocco is that a lot of their players are unknown and never played in a huge tournament besides the Chelsea and PSG player. This tournament means a lot them. This is what makes the World Cup scary and good. Scary because to some players it’s a one time only and good because it’ll show more talent from players we never heard of.

[@emilvasilev3083]

This is Greece from Euro 2004 all over again. For me Morocco are 99% favorites to win the thing. In such a short tournament, playing with such a high spirit, with all the fan support they have... it would take a very offensive team who would go all-out attack from the first minute to crush them... but this won't happen, none of the other three coaches are risk-takers, they will play with caution and they will lose just like Greece's opponents lost in 04...btw the French were one of those teams.

[@zulalulua9645]

Typical low block , with a bit luck (which every team needs), but the most amazing thing that fascinates me is how they move ball from defense to attack with one touch passes, very technical ,skillful and intelligent transition moment by them .

[@mrone812]

typical low block that not any team in the world can do, and that got us to the semi finals

[@zulalulua9645]

@@mrone812 dont get me wrong , there can be little details here and there , but low block is low block , its how you execute it , which you do fantastically well , discipline,aggression, selflessness and dedication is absolutely glorious in this team + very beautiful one touch transition moments .

[@aminel6334]

I think some have said this already. Morocco typically play a very attacking style of football. With vey skilled wingers and midfielders especially in one on one and dribbling situations, and this is a team with lots of injuries too before the WC, they usually have a better bench than this even. It's a very technical team that usually plays posession football in Africa. So technically they do have the players to keep possesion and attack. Their biggest problem was always the lack of a good striker, so they were like spain, possession with lots of chances missed and then they concede a goal and it all crumbles. This year for the WC the coach decided you know what, let's change style, defense wins tournamenets, and it's time we do something, and he was under fire for it. But here we are discussing Morocco in a WC final.

[@telquel7843]

I mean, the truth is that if Spain played like that they would be crucified by their own media for playing pessimistic football. Same for Brazil. I hope Morocco do not win because I don't want to see more teams regress back to the low-block era of football. It is effective and sensible, and entirely boring to watch over and over again. I get why they are doing it and it's served them well. But good heavens they had 26% possession against Portugal and 30% against Spain. It's not good for international football if they win honestly.

[@zulalulua9645]

@@telquel7843 morocco has every right to play they way they want to play, especially when they face giants of European football like spain, portugal,belgium,croatia and france. everything they do is enriched with discipline, self sacrifice for the team , dedication and sheer will to withstand suffering for end result. Magnificent team , with very technical players , very tough to beat and strikingly easy on eye when they have ball thanks to talented wingers.

[@Huckleberry42]

Seeing our history and how we like to play football I would never thought we would be ranking high with the lowest possession. For people who don't follow Morocco we play against our traditional style we are considered the Brazil of Africa in how technical and attacking we tend to be. So to totally flip that also because of key injuries before the tournament and for it to pay off is honestly mind-blowing and puts everything in perspective. If we somehow combine the two play styles in the future this upcoming generation might actually win prizes especially in Africa.

[@HermanWaldorf]

on average, the football played by many teams at the World Cup has been so far mediocre, if not miserable. Morocco stands out for a really excellent organization and discipline on the pitch.

[@edbd4613]

There are a few good defensive teams in this worldcup but the thing with Morocco they very good in attack as well.

[@FirstnameLastname-kn5sw]

Exactly, you can't really call it parking the bus when they also out-score Belgium, out-score Ronaldo's Portugal and have more shots on target than Spain did.

[@exactmedia221]

Guess am not the only one who fell in love with that Allahi guy who replaced the left back for maz, that guy was superb and played really amazing , created the goal and had many chances he created

[@imanezoubii4760]

Yahya Attiatallah was really amazing! He comes from Wydad (WAC), the local team of Casablanca wich Walid Regragui was coaching before he was hired with the national team three months ago :D

[@Kimera794]

People were laughing at me and branding me an attention seeker when I called Morocco to top their group and reach the quarter finals of the World Cup. Now even my prediction is selling them short 😅 If they manage to win it, the whole sport media will call it a surprise, but rest assured it wouldn't be. They have got the individual quality, the team spirit, the natural grit, the tactical mindset... and most importantly, the crowd support. They tick all the boxes they need to stand a chance of winning the tournament.

[@waynekasmar4401]

Your prediction was not wrong. They reached the quarter finals. As long as you did not say they would LOSE in the quarter finals you can say you knew they would reach the semi finals, but you didn't because you didn't want to be an attention seeker.

[@Kimera794]

@@waynekasmar4401 I didn't say it, but I kind of insinuated it when I said what I said 😅

[@Kimera794]

@@netaji-thebritishslayer4379 did I say anything about Argentina? That would confirm or deny what you said?

[@omarfoudeil2497]

Thanks for the always informative analysis Tifo, and JJ in particular. As a Moroccan fan this is stuff of dreams, but we realize through yours and other people analyses that it could become a reality. Our main concern is the accumulation of injuries. But hopefully most of the players will be back for France and we can achieve more amazing things.

[@welowee7610]

If they could survive France in Semi final, they will win the world cup. Because Argentina will not be able to break their defences with their current Forwards line up

[@poojith6549]

And there's Leo

[@papatango5085]

Leo can

[@john-adriancoker2789]

Finally someone else sees it, as JJ explained Morocco overload to defend & with the majority of ARG's attacks coming down the right with the occasional switch from Messi out to the left, knowing what to expect will make it even easier. Which is why ARG should start Alvarez up front with De Paul as the LAM & Messi as the RAM, pulling the strings behind Álvarez to also offer outlets to Paredes & Enzo whilst they worry about ball progression & defending. This allows De Paul &/or Messi to be free between the lines or drop & receive either side of the midfield, diversifying where they attack from. Rather than the majority of their attacks being biased to & coming from the right. Scaloni switching to a back 3 was a step in the right direction but they didn't take full advantage of Martínez being able to play as LCB/DM & switch systems mid game. To outnumber NED in midfield, which will be the key against CRO & bit of Messi magic is also welcome but let's not forget about tactics

[@markotunjic5384]

Argentina isn't going to finals. Where did you get that idea?

[@assaulter99]

@@markotunjic5384 I think he's referring to the fact that Croatia couldn't break the defense once in the group already.

[@yusuf_saidee]

More important than tactics which I completely agree with you in how you broke it down. It all comes down to the fighting spirit, I've been watching my team forever and this is the first time I feel this real sense of togetherness and chemistry. C'mon we can do the impossible 🇲🇦

[@callmedo]

Rooting for Croatia or Morocco to get their first star on the crest ⭐

[@garypsg]

Same

[@imdrowning463]

Keep dreaming dunce

[@abdaimegaming2679]

Me too , we're tired of the same teams wining everytime man , i really hope Morocco or croitia wins their first cup

[@H.EL-Othemany]

3:05 thanks for that.. because apparently lots of people think it's just luck that got us this far

[@CH-zc8qx]

Awesome analysis. Morocco's defense is nearly impenetrable and they are able to capitalize on each opportunity as soon as they see it. Overall, I see little to no weakness to the way they play and it's baffling how some of the pundits still underestimate them.

[@samuraibirds917]

Bounou is not just good, he's a great keeper if you actually watch him at Sevilla.

[@Britonbear]

I've been saying for a while that sooner or later someone will do at the World Cup what Denmark and Greece did at the Euros. Maybe this is the year.

[@hamzajon8823]

With all respect , euros isnt at the level of Worldcup

[@Agadendro]

Please God no, not another Greece. That was the most boring Euro's ever.

[@Agadendro]

@@zardouayassir7359 Great to hear you liked it, but man for me it was the most boring and uncreative football i've ever seen from a tournament winner.

[@FirstnameLastname-kn5sw]

Being both Danish and Morrocan I whole heartedly agree. I was too young to remember their 92' run I hope this will be the year I experience a football wonder

[@SaschaHusenbeth]

I get really annoyed by some football fans in Germany saying that Morocco is playing "Anti-Football" and should not be so far in the tournament since they play so defensively. It's such a stupid idea, really. Football is about working together to put into action a strategy that can get you to win the match, using the right mix of passion and focus, technique and physis. That is exactly what Morocco have been doing very well so far. And I don't even agree that their playing style is ugly or unentertaining. Boufal, Amrabat, Ounahi and Hakimi all played elegant football against Portugal. Ziyech is also a very technical and creative player, who against Portugal created a brilliant counter attack opportunity with a backheel trick. Just because they don't risk getting hammered by some of the best attackers in the world doesn't mean they don't play beautiful football. But some people only see beauty when it screams at them.

[@jimmy_x557]

Their spiritual strength is core to their incredible morale too. They've got nothing to lose and everything to gain. They've got probably at least half the world backing them and praying for them to win like no other team

[@MithrandilPlays]

I genuinely believe if they can beat France, they should be favorites against Argentina/Croatia. What a story

[@RvdW22]

I agree. That semi final, is the final.

[@ToniCroX]

@@RvdW22 Final is the final

[@bitten4life]

They looked extremely exhausted against Portugal, and France has a more lethal attack than Portugal.

[@justthebest2531]

@@bitten4life they played 120 mins against Spain that's why , next game they will be okay

[@robrucki6695]

If Morocco plays Croatia these two defensive teams are most certainly going to go into penalties where I think Croatia will have better chances. Hope to see these two teams in the finals

[@rida8363]

Me as a Morrocan: "Yes, yes I did enjoy that analysis very much"

[@marvanwr7151]

we have a great team, great players, great manager, great tactics, great fans. A nation that breathes football can show the world that impossible is nothing if you put enough willpower. 90 minutes away from a historical final we are telling our grandchildren about because they have already made us proud and they have proven to us, to themselves and the future generations that a moroccan player CAN indeed play the beautiful game at the highest possible level and that is the beginning of a new era for not only moroccan but also African football who has the outmost potential to dominate the game at the biggest stage. Thanks JJ for The objective analysis and DIMA MAGHRIB !! 🟩🟥🟩🟥

[@stiven1577]

Yeah the thing is there wingers are prepared to fight for the team and thats the most important thing. Not many wingers these days are willing to that. 💯

[@Maroc-Photograph]

Amazing analysis.. Hello from Morocco... To the final INCHALAH

[@razino5963]

Crazy to think that the only thing coming home is Kanes penalty flying across the world.

[@eiDuSGaming]

There’s a cat too

[@papatango5085]

If kane score it s not a win

[@4kaizen]

And an armband

[@digitalhouse6969]

Morocco is playing on max difficulty since the world cup started, the teams played against Morocco are the toughest!!! canada belgium spain portugal france then argentina..etc would be crazy if they do it

[@lzi9452]

Damn it Tifo you jinxed it