morocco world cup 2022 Walid Regraguigetty

‘Morocco straight to the World Cup final’ - Atlas Lions backed to go all the way after finishing top of their group

Fans in Africa feel Morocco are the team from the continent capable of making World Cup history by reaching the final in Qatar.

Morocco qualified to the Round of 16 as group winners from a pool which had 2018 finalists Croatia, and Belgium, third-place finishers four years ago, following a draw against the Croats and wins over the Red Devils and Canada.

The performance has impressed the supporters and they feel the North Africans have shown enough to prove that they can match any team at the tournament.

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