Futsal: Morocco Defeat Argentina (7-0) in Friendly

Morocco’s Hicham Dguig, head coach of the futsal team, announced the final roster of fourteen players selected for the upcoming Futsal World Cup. The tournament is scheduled to take place from September 14 to October 6 in Uzbekistan.

The Moroccan squad, which made a strong showing by reaching the quarter-finals in the previous World Cup held in Lithuania, will compete in Group E. They will face off against Portugal, the defending champions, as well as Tajikistan and Panama in the group stage.

A total of twenty-four teams will participate in the World Cup, organized into six groups.

The finalized list of players representing Morocco includes:

 Abdekrim Anbia, Mohammed Cheridou, Youssef Bensellam, Anas Dahani, Anas El Ayyane, Othmane El Idrissi, Soufiane Bourite, Ismail Amazal, Soufiane Charraoui, Othmane Boumezou, Soufiane El Mesrar, Khalid Bouzid, Idriss Raiss El Fenni, Mohammed Kamal.

Morocco’s Fouzi Lekjaa, President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), welcomed, on Wednesday, the national futsal team delegation at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Salé. This meeting was held in anticipation of the team’s participation in the Uzbekistan 2024 World Cup.

During the gathering, Lekjaa extended his congratulations to the Atlas Lions for their impressive achievement of winning the Africa Cup of Nations for the third consecutive time. This triumph has secured their place in the upcoming World Cup, scheduled to take place from September 14 to October 6, as highlighted in the FRMF’s official statement.

Lekjaa used the occasion to encourage the team to represent Moroccan football with honor on the world stage. He also discussed the final stages of preparation for this fourth World Cup appearance, following their previous participations in Thailand 2012, Colombia 2016, and Lithuania 2020.

The FRMF president underscored that the federation has committed extensive resources to ensure the success of the team, which has become a model of excellence. He emphasized the historical significance of reaching the World Cup finals, noting that such an experience is best understood by those who have lived it.

With Morocco currently ranked 6th in the FIFA standings, Lekjaa stressed the importance of achieving positive results in this tournament. The Moroccan team, which will depart for Uzbekistan this Sunday, has been drawn into Group E, where they will face Portugal, Panama, and Tajikistan.

The Moroccan national futsal team has been named the best worldwide in 2023 by Futsalplanet.com, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) announced on Sunday 04 August.

This title comes in the wake of the team’s impressive achievements over recent years, including winning three CAF Africa Cup of Nations titles, three Arab Cups, and reaching the quarter-finals of the FIFA Futsal World Cup in Lithuania, FRMF said on its website.

The squad is gearing up for the forthcoming World Cup, which will be held in Uzbekistan from September 14 to October 6, 2024.

Morocco is housed in Group E, alongside Portugal, Panama and Tajikistan.

MAP: 05 August 2024

Morocco will play in Group E in the FIFA Futsal World Cup (Uzbekistan-2024), following the draw ceremony held Sunday in the Uzbek city of Samarkand.

   Morocco will play in this group alongside defending champions Portugal, Panama and Tajikistan.

   The Uzbekistan-2024 Futsal World Cup will be held from September 14 to October 6 in the cities of Tashkent, Andijan and Bukhara.

   In addition to Morocco, three-time defending champion of the African Cup of Nations, the African continent is also represented by Angola and Libya.

Groups:

– Group A: Uzbekistan, Netherlands, Paraguay, Costa Rica

– Group B: Brazil, Cuba, Croatia, Thailand

– Group C: Argentina, Ukraine, Afghanistan, Angola

– Group D: Spain, Kazakhstan, New Zealand, Libya

– Group E: Portugal, Panama, Tajikistan, Morocco

– Group F: Iran, Venezuela, Guatemala, France

The Moroccan national team won the Futsal African Cup of Nations (AFCON 2024), for the third time in a row, after besting Angola 5-1 in the final played Sunday at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Hall in Rabat.

   Soufiane Bourite (6th), Idriss Rais El Fenni (16th), Soufiane El Mesrar (17th), Anas El Ayyane (31st) and Bilal Bakkali (35th) scored for the Atlas Lions, while Adérito (7th) scored the only goal for the Angolans.

   Earlier in the day, Libya beat Egypt 3-1 on penalties (regular time: 2-2) to secure the third spot.

   The top three teams in this African contest book their tickets at the Futsal World Cup, which will be held in Uzbekistan from September 14 to October 6.

HM King Mohammed VI sent a message of congratulations to the members of the national futsal team who won, on Sunday in Rabat, the Futsal Africa Cup of Nations (Morocco 2024).

   In this message, HM the King expresses to the members of the national futsal team His warm congratulations for winning the 7th Futsal Africa Cup of Nations, hosted by the capital of the Kingdom, with hospitality and unparalleled organization.

   The Sovereign also expresses His great pride in the firm determination shown by the members of the national team to win, for the third time in a row, this continental title, driven by exemplary patriotism and serious commitment to promote Moroccan football and sport.

   Reiterating His congratulations to the members of the national team and all technical and administrative executives of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, His Majesty the King prays the Almighty to grant them greater success and awards during the 2024 World Cup in Uzbekistan, and in their sustained efforts to climb the highest steps of the podiums on continental and international levels.