Skip linksSkip to Content
play
Live
Navigation menu
  • News
    • Africa
    • Asia
    • US & Canada
    • Latin America
    • Europe
    • Asia Pacific
  • Middle East
  • Explained
  • Opinion
  • Sport
  • Video
    • Features
    • Economy
    • Human Rights
    • Climate Crisis
    • Investigations
    • Interactives
    • In Pictures
    • Science & Technology
    • Podcasts
    • Travel
play
Live

In Pictures

Gallery|In Pictures

Photos: Morocco upset Belgium to claim long-awaited World Cup win

Two second-half goals give Morocco a first win at a World Cup for 24 years, sending their raucous fans into delirium.

belgium vs morocco
Morocco beat Belgium in Group F of the FIFA World Cup 2022 at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar on November 27, 2022. [Sorin Furcoi/XEn News]
By Sorin Furcoi
Published On 27 Nov 202227 Nov 2022

Share

facebooktwitterwhatsappcopylink

Save

Morocco weathered a first-half storm to earn their first World Cup victory since 1998 as they upset Belgium 2-0 in World Cup Group F.

The Morocco fans created a raucous atmosphere at the Al Thumama Stadium on Sunday.

Belgium dictated the first half, but were unable to convert their dominance into goals.

In the second half, Moroccan substitute Abdelhamid Sabiri curled in a free kick past Thibaut Courtois.

Then in stoppage time Zakaria Aboukhlal, also a substitute, scored to put Morocco at the top of their group with four points, one ahead of Belgium, sending the Moroccan fans into delirium.

morocco
Morocco's Nayef Aguerd heads the ball during the match. [Sorin Furcoi/XEn News]
Advertisement
belgium vs morocco
Morocco's goalkeeper Munir Mohamedi makes a save. [Sorin Furcoi/XEn News]
belgium vs morocco
Morocco and their fans celebrate after scoring the first goal. [Sorin Furcoi/XEn News]
belgium vs morocco
Moroccan fans celebrate their team's first goal. [Sorin Furcoi/XEn News]
belgium vs morocco
The Moroccan team in action. [Sorin Furcoi/XEn News]
belgium vs morocco
Belgium's midfielder Axel Witsel on the ball during the match. [Sorin Furcoi/XEn News]
Advertisement
belgium vs morocco
Morocco's Noussair Mazraoui stretches for the ball during the match. [Sorin Furcoi/XEn News]
belgium vs morocco
Belgium's striker Romelu Lukaku reacts during the game. [Sorin Furcoi/XEn News]
belgium vs morocco
Morocco's Zakaria Aboukhlal celebrates after his team won the game. [Sorin Furcoi/XEn News]
Belgium vs Morocco, Group F, FIFA World Cup 2022, November 27, at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha
Moroccan fans celebrate after the match. [Sorin Furcoi/XEn News]


  • About

    • About Us
    • Code of Ethics
    • Terms and Conditions
    • EU/EEA Regulatory Notice
    • Privacy Policy
    • Cookie Policy
    • Cookie Preferences
    • Accessibility Statement
    • Sitemap
    • Work for us
  • Connect

    • Contact Us
    • User Accounts Help
    • Advertise with us
    • Stay Connected
    • Newsletters
    • Channel Finder
    • TV Schedule
    • Podcasts
    • Submit a Tip
    • Paid Partner Content
  • Our Channels

    • XEn News Arabic
    • XEn News English
    • XEn News Investigative Unit
    • XEn News Mubasher
    • XEn News Documentary
    • XEn News Balkans
    • AJ+
  • Our Network

    • XEn News Centre for Studies
    • XEn News Media Institute
    • Learn Arabic
    • XEn News Centre for Public Liberties & Human Rights
    • XEn News Forum
    • XEn News Hotel Partners

Follow XEn News English:

  • facebook
  • twitter
  • youtube
  • instagram-colored-outline
  • rss
XEn News Media Network logo
© 2026 XEn News Media Network