Morocco starting XI vs Belgium: Ziyech and Hakimi start in second World Cup fixture

The experienced goalkeeper kept a clean sheet during their match against Croatia and is expected to do the same against Belgium.

Hakimi is a key figure for the Moroccan side, which is looking for its first win in the tournament.

With his trademark forward runs, he is expected to be a threat to Belgium when the Atlas Lions are attacking.

Saiss did a superb job marking Luka Modric, and the vital block to deny Andrej Kramaric ensured Morocco did not concede.

Much is expected of him in their second group game.

Aguerd and Saiss stood strong despite Croatia’s relentless attacks and ensured they came out with a point and a clean sheet.

Will their solidity stand firm against the test of the Belgian attacks?

Has recovered from a setback sustained against Croatia to maintain his position in the starting XI.

Amrabat carries a yellow card from their opening fixture, and this means he should be cautious enough to avoid more bookings.

He was quite inconspicuous against Croatia, but the technical bench has maintained confidence in him.

As he makes another start, Amallah and his fellow midfielders need to be on top of their game in order to outshine their creative Belgian rivals in that department.

Ziyech is expected to be a threat to the Belgians from the right wing.

To be more threatening, he should improve his technique and be precise in his set-piece delivery.

Sparkled along the left wing against Croatia and was unlucky not to get at least a goal or an assist.

One of the players that the Belgians need to keep a close eye on throughout the encounter.

Although he was frustrated by the Croats and withdrawn late in the second half, Morocco’s technical bench keeps faith in the centre-forward.