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Morocco — no longer the underdog
The first African/Arab team ever to reach a World Cup semifinal (2022) returns with the same tactical core, now EXPECTED to go deep. They carry the hopes of a continent and the burden of proving 2022 wasn't a fluke.
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Solid but not spectacular: drew Brazil 1-1 (June 13), bossing long stretches before Vinícius equalized. Captain Hakimi equaled the record for most WC appearances by an African player (11). Level with Brazil but behind surprise leaders Scotland.