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Morocco Reaches New Heights: Advances to 2024 Futsal World Cup Quarter-Finals After Thrilling Win Over Iran
Morocco’s futsal team has made headlines by advancing to the quarter-finals of the 2024 FIFA Futsal World Cup after an intense 4-3 victory over Iran. The match, held in Uzbekistan at the Universal Sports Complex in Bukhara, saw Morocco take control early after Iran initially led. Khalid Bouzid equalized Iran’s early goal, followed by an own goal from Iran’s Alireza Rafieipour, and then two more goals from Soufiane El Mesrar and Idriss Raiss El Fenni. Despite a strong second-half comeback from Iran, Morocco managed to hold on to their 4-3 lead, securing a spot in the quarter-finals for the first time(HESPRESS English – Morocco News)(North Africa Post).
This win was a major triumph for Morocco, who now face Brazil, a five-time champion, in the quarter-finals. This upcoming match is highly anticipated, given the prowess of Brazil in futsal and Morocco’s unexpected rise to the final eight. The Moroccan squad, under coach Hicham Dguig, had already impressed in the group stages, beating Tajikistan and Panama before losing to reigning champions Portugal(North Africa Post)(Tasnim News).
As they prepare for this high-stakes match against Brazil, Morocco will be aiming to make history by advancing to the semi-finals of the Futsal World Cup for the first time(